Most cancer patients encounter misinformation about treatments, often without trying, according to a study published Sept. 6 in the Journal of Cancer Education . The research team at the University of Florida reported that 93% of surveyed patients had been exposed to at least one type of cancer treatment misinformation, highlighting the need for tools to identify and address unproven claims.

Cancer treatment misinformation — defined as unproven or disproven treatments, myths, or misconceptions — can erode trust between patients and doctors, delay evidence-based treatment, and ultimately worsen outcomes. Patients are particularly vulnerable in the months following a diagnosis when they often feel overwhelmed by new information and are facing initial treatment decisions. Patients who se

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