Table 5.

Patient testimonies to the survey: “What does Vik mean to you? What does it bring you?”

Patients	Testimonies
User 1	“Vik brings me information that I didn't know and that the doctor doesn't say.”
User 2	“He supports me. Answers to my questions and not to be alone in my fight. Thanks to vik.”
User 3	“Vik helps me to take my treatments and I really like all the tips and tricks.”
User 4	“Being in a rural area, he allows me to have a contact, like in a group of word, a sharing, and it shows that you are not alone.”
User 5	“Vik represents my reminder every day for my treatment and also offers to great tips.”
User 6	“It allows me to tell my story, to have additional information, to not have not been alone with my questions and just support: when I see Vik it makes me happy, it’s a support.”
User 7	“It’s a virtual help... A quick and succinct source of information...it’s up to us to do research if you need more information. It’s comforting to know that someone can answer us day and night...thank you it's very well done!”
User 8	“It’s like a personal space where I can ask for what I want and have quick answers to the slightest question I have!”