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The Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) Conference took place from September 18th-19th, 2024.

The Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) recently concluded its second Conference on Social Media in Oncology. This event brought together oncology professionals, patient advocates, and communication experts to discuss the critical role of social media in cancer care.

Key topics included promoting diversity and inclusion, leveraging digital platforms for research, and addressing health misinformation. The conference aimed to enhance communication strategies and improve patient outcomes in the digital landscape. Thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions!

Doctors and Professionals shared their insights on social media:

Amy Comander:

“Looking forward to this great roundtable discussion focused on ‘Social Media as a Venue for Networking and Professional Support in Oncology- How I Find My Tribe on Social Media,’ moderated by Krishna Soujanya Gunturu.

The panelists include Maryam Lustberg, Emily K. Drake and Molly Barry!”

Emily K. Drake:

“Eleonora Teplinsky leads us now in a session about the digital opinion leader (DOL).”

Maryam Lustberg:

“Stacey Tinianov and Nagla Abdel Karim in a wonderful panel discussion in COSMO24 on bidirectionality on social media.

Finding your voice contentious posts- admit mistakes and give updates.”

Allison Rosen:

“We came, we saw, we created content! I learned so much about social media collaboration with others in healthcare.

Thank you Eleonora Teplinsky and Martina Murphy for an an amazing meeting!

Thank you Don S. Dizon, SWOG Cancer Research Network, The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research for the opportunity to attend.”

Martina Murphy:

“Outstanding talk by Stacy Loeb on cancer misinformation on social media and its correction. The problem is widespread and it will take engagement by multiple stakeholders to address. Much more research needed in this space.”

Stephanie Graff:

“Amy Comander talks about the power of social media for staying ‘in the know’ during major meetings, even when you can’t attend IRL. Shares how live feed from ESMO24 informed real-time clinic conversations in Boston.”

Shikha Jain:

“My heart is so full spending some QT with some of my favorite people in Providence.”

Infinite Strength:

“What a pleasure it was attending this year’s COSMO meeting! Discussions about combatting medical misinformation and goals to create a safe community online for those affected by cancer is so important.”

Stacey Tinianov:

“So much awesomeness in this pic!
Please don’t be confused by the MDs and PhDs after their names, these fabulous humans are patient advocates through and through.”

COSMO:

“What’s a social media conference without a group selfie?!”

Stacy Loeb:

“Important presentation by Shikha Jain on issues facing women in medicine including leadership gap, pay gap, harassment, structural inequities, etc. So much work to do.”

Stephanie A. Haddad:

“Incredible presentation and great catching up with Shikha Jain at COSMO24.”

Donna Short:

“Building a patient advocacy community from the ground up Anne Marie Mercurio from ⁦
SWOG you can build a community without walls using social media.”

Julie Carmen:

“It was a privilege to attend the Collaboration for Outcomes using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) Conference. I left feeling inspired by the promising future of social media’s role in driving progress and outreach in oncology. The level of collaboration among the stakeholders was remarkable, and I am confident that significant advancements will result from these discussions.

I would like extend a thank you to the COSMO Planning Commitee for the opportunity to share my thoughts on the importance of digital opinion leaders (DOLs) and how we can collaborate moving forward. I look forward to continuing this critical dialogue and contributing to the ongoing transformation in this space.

A special thanks to Luca Dezzani for his unwavering support of the entire J&J team in attendance. We attended with a mission to support the advancement of innovation and to ultimately make impact on the lives of cancer patients.”

AJ Garvin:

“Did you really attend a conference on social media if you don’t post about it on social media?

I had the pleasure to attend the Collaboration for Outcomes Using Social Media in Oncology (COSMO) 2024 Meeting the last two days and am walking away even more inspired to support furthering the use of social media to drive innovation within oncology.

I also have a newfound respect for our Oncology Digital Opinion Leaders (DOL) who live tweet and post updates about scientific advancements at conferences. It’s more work than it sounds!

Key Takeaways:

• A presenter on a stage can reach 100s, maybe 1000s, of attendees but a DOL can reach upwards of 100s of thousands of people on social media. They influence without looking to be ‘influencers.’
• Authenticity is absolutely key in how you present yourself in social media.
• Build a community, not a fan base. Focus on not only creating content, but amplifying other voices and drive conversations.
• Find your tribe – those that will hype you up and boost your content and achievements. Don’t be closed off to building that group though and leave room for new voices and diversity of thought.
• There is a lot of junk in social media. Be objective, look at the poster’s credentials and look into what you read more. Digital and health literacy are imperative in discerning fact from fiction. Also avoid ‘influencers’ who peddle you supplements as a miracle cure.”

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