Breast cancer: researchers respond live
This initiative is based on a finding: "On the Internet there is very little information on the progress of cancer research," notes Martine Borgomano, DIRECTOR of communication and development at the CRA.
One way to provide answers to sometimes confused Internet users: "The big difficulty with the Internet is that you don't know where to find the right information," explains Martine Borgomano.
In addition, in 2004 a study conducted by DREES and Inserm revealed that almost half of cancer patients found medical information "too complicated". And more than a third of patients surveyed felt that doctors did not take the time to answer their questions. "With this platform, Internet users receive reliable information from the most qualified transmitter," adds Martine Borgomano.
Four breast cancer researchers will respond to visitors for a month. But a golden rule must be respected for these doctors: "to respond in the most understandable way possible to people who have never had medical training".
Questions about research
The issues discussed will have to focus on the latest advances in research: prevention, risk factors, screening and diagnostic tools and therapies. "The goal is not to make a diagnosis online," insists Martine Borgomano. The public will also be able to vote for a question already asked by other Internet users and awaiting answer. The more votes, the greater the chances of a response.
The device, already in place in February 2011, on World Cancer Day, attracted more than 7,000 visitors. The questions about breast cancer had been numerous at that time. Breast cancer is the most common in women, with 53,000 new cases diagnosed each year according to the League Against Cancer.
One way to provide answers to sometimes confused Internet users: "The big difficulty with the Internet is that you don't know where to find the right information," explains Martine Borgomano.
In addition, in 2004 a study conducted by DREES and Inserm revealed that almost half of cancer patients found medical information "too complicated". And more than a third of patients surveyed felt that doctors did not take the time to answer their questions. "With this platform, Internet users receive reliable information from the most qualified transmitter," adds Martine Borgomano.
Four breast cancer researchers will respond to visitors for a month. But a golden rule must be respected for these doctors: "to respond in the most understandable way possible to people who have never had medical training".
Questions about research
The issues discussed will have to focus on the latest advances in research: prevention, risk factors, screening and diagnostic tools and therapies. "The goal is not to make a diagnosis online," insists Martine Borgomano. The public will also be able to vote for a question already asked by other Internet users and awaiting answer. The more votes, the greater the chances of a response.
The device, already in place in February 2011, on World Cancer Day, attracted more than 7,000 visitors. The questions about breast cancer had been numerous at that time. Breast cancer is the most common in women, with 53,000 new cases diagnosed each year according to the League Against Cancer.