LIVESTRONG created an online social media platform specifically for cancer patients and those affected by cancer to share knowledge, insights and tips. The platform titled #CancerHacks uses this hashtag to submit advice and join conversations. The social media community shares ideas on a range of topics including day-to-day pain relief ideas and tips regarding insurance loopholes.
The community creates a strong bond among those affected by cancer, while providing an enormous support group. The main idea for this social media platform is to allow those affected by cancer to feel connected, remain positive and share stories. The platform provides practical solutions to problems and issues that arise in daily life. Ultimately, this platform allows patients to know that their battle is not being fought alone.
By creating a virtual community, it allows people from across the globe to stay connected simply by using the term #CancerHacks.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Virtual Support Communities
- Creating social media platforms that form a virtual support community for a specific group of people allows for greater connectedness and support for those experiencing similar issues.
- Crowdsourced Advice
- Crowdsourcing advice on specific issues creates a pool of knowledge that can be shared easily and quickly, allowing people to find relevant and helpful information easily.
- Healthcare Social Media
- Using social media to facilitate conversations and sharing among healthcare professionals and patients increases knowledge transfer and support within the community.
Sectors Adopting This
- Healthcare
- Developing digital platforms that connect healthcare professionals, patients, and their support network can increase collaboration and knowledge sharing in unprecedented ways.
- Social Media
- Creating social media platforms that address specific issues and provide solutions encourages user engagement and creates a more personalized experience for users.
- Insurance
- Developing innovative insurance solutions, such as those that address loopholes, can greatly benefit those experiencing medical issues and their families.
