Dr.Google ‘suspects’ cancer

Hi All

seeing an increasingly large number of people posting on the forum that they have diagnosed themselves with cancer based on Dr.Google, or are '100% sure it's cancer'.

as a cancer survivor myself I truly can empathise with the anxiety that comes with illness, however Dr.Google isn't the professional, and neither are your peers on this forum.

please - first port-of-call would be to speak with your GP/A&E if you are concerned about your health, and if they have no reason for concern then take it from them, they are the experts.

  • Hello AnxiousAsAMouse

    I just wanted to post a reply to thank you for sharing such sensible advice. We know that people often turn to Dr google for a variety of reasons but yes, the best person to contact for support and advice with any health concern should be your GP. 

    Hopefully your post will reassure someone who had a health concern. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator