Health-related Google searches performed by parents of pediatric oncology patients.

Background: Little is known about the specific information parents of children with cancer search for online. Understanding the content of parents' searches over time could offer insight into what matters most to parents and identify knowledge gaps that could inform more comprehensive approaches to family education and support.

Methods: We describe parents' health-related Google searches starting six months before cancer diagnosis and extending through the date of study enrollment, which was at least one month after initiating cancer treatment.