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SurvivorNet Helps Millions of People Make Better Choices About Their Cancer Treatment

"When I first meet patients, I try to do a breast cancer ‘101’ with them to try to teach them about their diagnosis," Dr. Comen, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center who sees over 400 women with breast cancer each year, says. After they've received a cancer diagnosis, Dr. Comen doesn’t always have enough time in that first visit to explain the nuances of, say, their tumor biology or the specific characteristics of their cancer. And while she emphasizes that nothing could ever replace the doctor-patient relationship, there are times when the right information can enhance it. "Sometimes, patients need more time to understand these facts, so if they can watch a video at home that's a few minutes long that will teach them, 'What's the estrogen receptor? What does that mean for my breast cancer?'That helps them to feel more informed for when we do meet again.”

Quality Information Can Be LifesavingHow SurvivorNet Can Help

Information is power. This is especially true when it comes to cancer. But not all information is created equally, and often, when patients type the name of their cancer into Google, they encounter an endless abyss of search results that range from confusing to misleading to completely unsubstantiated. Websites will tout "miracle cancer cures" that have no scientific backing or sing the praises of an alternative therapy that no doctor would ever recommend.

“Misinformation can absolutely kill you,” Dr. Comen says.

Misleading cancer information makes up a big part of the "rabbit hole" of online cancer information. SurvivorNet is helping people navigate that problem.

We work with the leading experts in the field to bring you quality, expert-backed information all in one placeto answer these questions and explain all of the options to help you make the best decisions about your treatment. We also provide information on the latest research that could actually play into your care. We specifically weed out the confusing headline du jour with a surprising claim from "a new study" that, when you actually examine it, turns out to be based on research still being done in mice or in small numbers of people.

Finally, we know that receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel earth-shatteringit's scary, confusing, and sometimes lonely. But it's so important to realize that you're not alonefar from it. By 2030, a recent report predicted that there will be 22.1 million cancer survivors living in the U.S., and those numbers are growing. (Being a cancer “survivor” doesn’t just mean you’re “cancer-free,” either; survivorship begins the day you receive your diagnosis).

SurvivorNet brings you these inspiring survivors' stories. From people who learned to cope with their cancer through everything from air guitar to Zumba and others who said that cancer saved their marriageor made them realize which friends were truly there for themthese survivors have shared their hopes, fears, perspectives, and experiences with usand with you.

If you’re already a part of the SurvivorNet family, thank you. If you’re here for the first time, we hope the information you find here creates powerand comfort.

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