Frequency of Internet Use and Cancer Information Seeking Among U.S. Adults: A Nationally Representative Analysis of the 2024 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS-7)

Background

Rising cancer diagnoses and survivorship have increased demand for reliable cancer information. Online platforms offer resources that can strengthen health information and engagement; however, variable information quality, misinformation, and unequal digital access remain concerns. Little is known about how internet-use frequency, device type, and cancer history associate with cancer information seeking.