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This study aims to explore cancer patients' perceptions and use of dietary supplements during treatment through social media discussions.

Insights on supplement use during cancer care from online Reddit conversations

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This study aims to explore cancer patients' perceptions and use of dietary supplements during treatment through social media discussions.
Analyzed 1,488 posts from the subreddit r/cancer related to dietary supplements using NLP techniques.
Qualitative content analysis of a 10% random sample (n=155) identified posts categorized by purpose, intended use, and supplement type.
Examined themes regarding supplement use, treatment goals, and decision-making motivations.
59% of posts were inquiries about dietary supplement use, while 41% described personal experiences.
Intended use of supplements was divided evenly between symptom management (51%) and cancer treatment (49%).
Vitamins were the most commonly mentioned supplements, referenced in 38% of discussions.

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Qualitative analysis uncovers cancer patients' discussions on dietary supplements, suggesting healthcare implications.

Waissengrin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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