In recent years, social media users have become prominent proponents of patient advocacy. Just a few months ago, a plus-sized woman named Amanda took to TikTok after her symptoms were written off.
The online community encouraged Amanda to seek a second opinion, and she ended up being diagnosed with colon cancer.
A longer diagnostic delay would have been fatal had Amanda not taken matters into her own hands.
Sadly, Amanda is nowhere near alone in her struggles, and this study only emphasizes how important it is for patients to take an active role in their patient care.
To read the study’s complete findings, visit the link here.
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