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What do patients and healthcare professionals “tweet” about brachytherapy?

Word Cloud of Patient Tweets about Brachytherapy. Atlas of Science

Many patients post on Twitter about their healthcare experiences. Patients with cancer are especially active on Twitter, and studies have found that sharing experiences online can reduce feelings of isolation. Healthcare professionals also frequently post on Twitter.

Radiation oncology articles not easily readable for most Americans

Many Americans turn to the Internet for medical information. In fact, over 80% of Internet users seek information online regarding their health, which demonstrates how often the Internet is used to research diseases, medical treatments, and other