Access and Use of Electronic Health Information by Individuals with Cancer: 2020-2022

In 2024, an estimated 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the US (1). As of January 2022, there were an estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors in the US, which is projected to increase to 22.5 million by 2032 (1). For cancer survivors and those managing a recent diagnosis, having access to online medical records via patient portals or smartphone-based health apps is critical to managing complex health needs such as viewing lab results or clinical notes, communicating with providers, and sharing information with caregivers and other providers involved in their care.