Breast Cancer Patients Navigate Web-Based Information

Chinese researchers conducted a 2026 phenomenological qualitative study using semistructured face-to-face interviews with 18 female breast cancer patients at a tertiary cancer hospital to examine online health information search experiences. The analysis identified three major themes and 11 subthemes describing information-seeking drivers, cognitive judgments amid conflicting content, and adaptive coping strategies. Findings offer practical guidance for clinicians, digital health platforms, and policymakers to personalize information support and improve patient decision-making.