CANCER INFORMATION - Fake cancer alerts on the internet

	Asked by pdeast (Male ) on Sat 05, Apr 2008 09:35am :
	i get fake cancer alerts on the internet---are therE any other web sites than snopes.com to check on their legitimacy?
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	Answer by Dr Heinrik M, MD (oncologist) on Sun 06, Apr 2008 04:49pm: Hi, You could check out Hoaxbuster.net or Breakthechain.org, these sites collect internet hoaxes. You could also check out the American Cancer Society website for information. This institution was established to be the authoritative source for cancer information. Of course, there would be websites (links to this website included) which would scream conspiracy against the ACS and all oncologists (let’s call it the orthodox method for this post) for recommending toxic and disfiguring treatments and recommend taking vitamins and supplements. Vitamins and supplements are not being ignored, they are undergoing evaluation, and not all of them may be as safe as they were once believed. A disparity in the robustness of evidence makes the difference. Evaluating treatment in humans takes years to complete, but this is the only way to make sure that they work. The non-orthodox thinkers will take evidence in cancer cell lines or mouse date as definitive (ignoring the fact that a cancer cell in a Petri dish has no stomach, liver or kidney which would affect the actual delivery of the treatment agent). Happy hunting. Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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