Submitted: December 13, 2010 - 4:27pm
Originally published: December 13, 2010
Last updated: December 13, 2010 - 4:30pm
Originally published: December 13, 2010
Last updated: December 13, 2010 - 4:30pm
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Susannah Fox
Broadband and mobile Internet access is spreading to more Americans, making them more likely to access health information whenever and wherever they need it. The always-on, always-with-you Internet enhances people's online experience and creates a positive feedback loop, reinforcing their interest in using the Internet to gather and share information. Given the evidence that people are ready, willing, and able to engage in online discussions about cancer prevention and treatment, what steps are being taken to ensure that the U.S. (and the world) does not miss this latest opportunity for education and discovery?
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