Characterization Of The Role Of Facebook Groups For Patients Who Use Scalp Cooling Therapy: A Survey Study

    May 2024 in “ Supportive Care in Cancer ”
    Lucy Rose, Madison Novice, Sonja Kobayashi … Brittany Dulmage
    Studysummary In this survey study, participants from scalp cooling Facebook groups reported benefiting from shared experiences, instructions, insurance advice, and product recommendations, although only a minority sought dermatologist consultations, suggesting these groups provide a significant informational platform for chemotherapy-induced alopecia patients.
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