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Is Wikipedia a good source for cancer information?

When Ken Bazaar was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he turned to Wikipedia for information on his diagnosis. He found links and information that brought him up-to-date on the disease and what he was facing, and it ultimately helped him to decide which treatment was right for him. Doctors see many patients like Ken who are turning to Wikipedia for knowledge. "Is Wikipedia a good source of information?" Dr. Adam Dicker of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, is a part of the international team of researchers that is trying to answer that very question. They are currently comparing Wikipedia to the National Cancer Institute's Physician Data Query website. And, they've determined that Wikipedia is surprisingly accurate. Because Wikipedia is open to editing and changes by the public, they were surprised to find that there is little amount of inaccuracy and bias in the information found. Although, they do say that Wikipedia is harder to navigate than the Physician Data Query. For more resources, please visit http://facingcancertogether.witf.org