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Data on cancer research discussed by researchers at Cancer Center

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 17th, 2010

Investigators publish new data in the report 'The role of the Internet in supporting and informing carers of people with cancer: a literature review.' According to a study from Australia, "The Internet is an expanding source of information and support for cancer patients and their families. Studies mostly report patient Internet use."

"Little is known about how carers (families/informal caregivers/friends) use the Internet and what they find useful. The aim of this paper was to review the literature on the role of the Internet in supporting and informing carers of people with cancer. Findings are based on a review of published studies identified from 1996-2009 Ovid...

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