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Simple Test Rates Accuracy Of Cancer-Related Web Sites What is this ?

 
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ChemoMan
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:49 am    Post subject: Simple Test Rates Accuracy Of Cancer-Related Web Sites Reply with quote
Dear reader

A simple test rating the accuracy of cancer-related web sites has been devised. The test has the endorsement of the American cancer society.

You need to ask these questions about the web site
1. Is online purchasing permitted?
2. Are "patient testimonials" available?
3. Is the treatment described as a "cancer cure"?
4. Is the treatment described as "having no side effects"?

Each yes to these question is a red flag. The more red flags the less reliable the site is. 4 red flags and you should really go elsewhere for your information.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/NWS/content/NWS_2_1x_Simple_Test_Rates_Accuracy_Of_Cancer-Related_Web_Sites.asp
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pbj11
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:07 am    Post subject: Re: Simple Test Rates Accuracy Of Cancer-Related Web Sites Reply with quote
Thanks Chemoman.

A good place to begin when something sounds too good to be true. Wink It's all too easy to be hoodwinked by some of this slickly done advertising on sites that look legitimate.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Simple Test Rates Accuracy Of Cancer-Related Web Sites Reply with quote
Thank you CM... good test Very Happy.
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