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There are many internet-based sources of information on cancer diagnosis and treatment. As with any other type of information available on the internet, the quality and accuracy of the information can vary greatly. Here are some tips for evaluating cancer web sites:

Focus on sites sponsored by professional medical associations, universities, government agencies, and medical journals whose publications are "peer" reviewed by outside experts.
When using search engines, remember that some web sites pay the search engines to get top locations on the page where results are listed. These "sponsored" sites are often listed on the right of the page and/or highlighted. The majority of web sites are non-sponsored, and gradually work their way "up" the listings, by having high quality, current content that is used frequently.
Carefully review any advertising that appears on a website to decide whether the advertising does or does not influence the website content.
Medical information that oncology professionals rely on, has been studied in clinical trials and published in high quality "peer reviewed" journals. Be wary of treatment result reported that do not have published, public data to support the claims.
Discussion groups and "blogs" can be helpful sources of information if managed by qualified medical professionals. Many discussion groups convey inaccurate and misleading information.

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