coloncancer_top_1000_updated 04052024

This dataset contains publicly available Reddit posts and comments collected from the r/coloncancer subreddit. The data were compiled to examine online discussions about colon cancer experiences, symptoms, treatments, and support-seeking behaviors. Each post is represented as a single entry with associated metadata, textual content, and manually coded thematic variables.The dataset includes the full text of posts and top comments (when available), along with quantitative and categorical variables capturing user characteristics, clinical context, and communication themes. Posts were collected from publicly accessible Reddit pages and contain no personally identifiable information beyond publicly visible usernames.