is in compliance with the HONcode
Certificate validity: 14 Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
The process of re-certification for 2018-2019 has been launched, however we do not have any feedback from the webmaster about the changes requested during the re-evaluation.
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14 Aug 2012 - Aug 2014
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The content below is a sample of the content identified at a specific date by the HONcode team that justifies the respect of the eight ethical principles.
Professional Advisory Board (PAB)
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Our small team of moderators (mods) does keep an eye on things and are available for help or a listening ear, but our members do most of the heavy lifting to keep things welcoming and civil. As we do rely on our members to take care of the Community, we ask a few simple things in return for your membership here. If you see anything here you need clarity on, please let the mods know via private message or by emailing
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This Web Site includes facts, views, opinions and recommendations of individuals and organizations deemed of interest to the community concerned about breast cancer. You acknowledge and agree that these views, opinions and recommendations are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the assistance of a medical or other healthcare professional for medical and other health matters.
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Our web site offers publicly accessible blogs or community forums. You should be aware that any information you provide in these areas may be read, collected, and used by others who access them. To request removal of your personal information from our blog or community forum, contact us. In some cases, we may not be able to remove your personal information, in which case we will let you know if we are unable to do so and why.
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The medical experts for Chemotherapy are:
Francene M. Fleegler, M.D., medical oncologist/hematologist, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Jennifer Griggs, M.D., MPH, medical oncologist and breast cancer specialist, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Blanche Reiner, RN, OCN, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Barbara Reville, M.S., CRNP, oncology nurse practitioner, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Sandra F. Schnall, M.D., medical oncologist/hematologist, Thomas Jefferson University Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Marisa Weiss, M.D., chief medical officer of Breastcancer.org; breast radiation oncologist, Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health, a five-hospital health system in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA
Lisa Weissmann, M.D., medical oncologist, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA
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This principle is not applicable to this site
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As a nonprofit organization, Breastcancer.org depends on the generous contributions of individuals, foundations, and corporations.
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