Internet search trends relevant to interventional oncology: A Google Trends study (2004–2020) Journal Article


Authors: Berning, P.; Maybody, M.; Deipolyi, A. R.; Solomon, S. B.; Dzaye, O.
Article Title: Internet search trends relevant to interventional oncology: A Google Trends study (2004–2020)
Abstract: Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures addressing cancer have been grouped in the subspecialty of interventional oncology and represent an important component of modern multidisciplinary cancer care. This study pinpoints temporal and geographical trends of public online searches for terms related to the field, as well as IR-related cancer therapies. Google Trends data were analyzed for long-term (2004–2020) trends in the United States and worldwide. Overall, search interest for IR increased throughout the United States but decreased globally. Specific search volumes for cancer-related IR techniques such as radioembolization and chemoembolization therapies increased by 2.8- and 2.5-fold, respectively, in the United States, whereas the search volumes for ablation techniques remained steady or decreased. Future research and advocacy may focus on increasing public awareness of the field. © 2021 SIR
Keywords: chemoembolization; united states; internet; interventional radiology; awareness; ablation therapy; radioembolization; article; tumor-related gene
Journal Title: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume: 32
Issue: 10
ISSN: 1051-0443
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2021-10-01
Start Page: 1445
End Page: 1448.e1
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.07.005
PUBMED: 34602160
PROVIDER: scopus
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