Excuse me D.C. but NOBODY ever said that polio, measles and smallpox
were caused by toxic waste (though unsanitary waste removal
may have had a role in polio epidemics).

(Side note: Anyone notice the similarities between
Polio and Guillain Barre' syndrome?  FDR may
have had the latter rather than the former.)

Please GO to that web site and VIEW the statistics for yourself
- look at the 10 TIMES HIGHER INCIDENCE OF MS and at the
10 TIMES HIGHER incidence of polycythemia.  Unless you
disagree with their statistics, that is another possibility
too of course.

Thanks
Citizen Jimserac

Up jumped a *gang member* with the usual diversion.

"D. C. Sessions"  >

[   ]

On Jun 22, 7:17 am, Citizen Jimserac <Jimse...@gmail.com> wrote:

Uh-oh....BULLSHIT detector went off....

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention-genetics-causes
====

By the NCI *organized medicine*

http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/cancerresearchfraud.html

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F01E6D9173BF935A35751C0A96F958260

Fraud Found In Analyzing Breast Cancer

For the second time in the history of one of the nation's largest research
programs to study treatments for breast cancer, Federal investigators are
reporting that they have found fraudulent data.

The program is the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project,
which is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and includes studies of
surgical procedures and chemotherapy regimens conducted at scores of
research centers around the nation.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the cancer institute, the
incorrect data were all falsified deliberately by one research nurse, in
studies testing different types of chemotherapy in women with breast cancer.
But the data were not expected to alter the results of any studies, because
the fraud involved only three patients, one in each of three large
experiments. One study included 1,106 patients at 98 hospitals, the second
2,697 patients at 83 sites, and the third 2,305 patients at 198 sites.

Moreover, in two studies the false information was detected before the
results had been analyzed, said Dr. Richard Ungerleider, chief of the
clinical investigations branch at the cancer institute. In the third case,
Dr. Ungerleider said, the falsification was included in the analysis but
involved only the incorrect entry of a patient's date of death, seven months
later than when it occurred.

''When we have these very large randomized controlled trials, fabrication
when it's only one patient out of 1,000 can't affect the results,'' Dr.
Ungerleider said in a telephone interview. ''It's reprehensible behavior.
I'm not defending it in any way. But at least we can be satisfied that
there's no way the results of the clinical trials are threatened.''

Findings of fraud in medical studies trouble scientists and patients who
participate in the studies because they may seem to cast doubt on findings
and the advice given to patients. But Dr. Ungerleider said researchers had
reviewed the studies in question and concluded that the three cases were not
the tip of an iceberg but truly were the only instances of falsification in
the experiments. The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project,
which has its headquarters at the University of Pittsburgh, did not respond
to telephone calls.

In a notice published on Thursday in the Federal Register, the Office of
Research Integrity, the branch of the Department of Health and Human
Services that investigates scientific fraud, said data in three studies had
been faked by Thomas Philpot, a nurse who held the position of data manager
for the national project. Mr. Philpot worked at two hospitals in Chicago,
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and Northwestern University's
MacNeal Cancer Center. The falsifications were first identified by
researchers in the study and confirmed later by the Office of Research
Integrity.

In a telephone interview, Dr. Dorothy Macfarlane, acting director of the
division of research investigations at Office of Research Integrity, said
Mr. Philpot, assigned to call patients in the studies to find out how they
were doing, reported that he had called three patients and found them to be
alive and well.

Dr. Macfarlane said Mr. Philpot had left his posts by the time the fraud was
discovered. ''As far as we can tell, he's not working on any other
project,'' she added.

Efforts to reach Mr. Philpot in the Chicago area were unsuccessful.

Correction: February 9, 1999, Tuesday Because of an editing error, an
article on Saturday about falsified data in a Federally sponsored breast
cancer study described the fraud incompletely. Leaders of the study said
that the essence of it was the assertion by a research nurse that three
patients in the study were alive and well when they in fact were dead.

==

What is Cancer-Charity Fraud?

Any conversation involving the "C" word is probably a delicate topic.
Numerous families throughout the world are faced with the dreaded, incurable
disease of cancer.  Though we have all witnessed the televised success
stories, it's merely fiction to those who have already suffered the loss of
a loved one.  It's quite difficult to remain optimistic when the thought of
inevitable death constantly lingers.  Sadly enough, this very fear is what
frauds are depending on.

Where are Your Donations Going?
The quest to find a cure for cancer is rather intense and expensive.  In
order to conduct ongoing research, major funds are needed.  Consumers who
are directly effected and many whom are not have opened their hearts to give
generous donations to the many available charity organizations.
Unfortunately, scam artists have found away to capitalize on this situation
for the benefit of their own cause.  They contact consumers via email,
masquerading as reputable charities and even go as far as creating rogue
internet sites to thieve money from those looking to contribute to cancer
research.  Without doing a bit of research of your own, you just may be
funding a fraudulent cause and have no knowledge of it.

False Hope
As the battle against cancer becomes more intense, scam artists are emerging
from every corner to swindle your contributions and efforts towards a cure.
These malicious individuals prey on a victim's insecurities, wanting them to
believe they're so ill they'll try anything, even a miracle product.
Several people victimized by cancer are so rattled by the diagnosis they
actually ignore the fact that many forms of the disease are treatable.  The
fears generated by a conniving fraud causes some to choose an underground
route, using ineffective medication instead of those approved by a doctor.

Scams come wearing many different faces with numerous prices attached to
their services.  The biggest price a victim pays results from chasing these
inferior treatments when more reliable methods are available.  In most
cases, a reputable physician rarely uses the term "cure" in regard to
cancer.  This means that a red flag should instantly flash in your mind when
approached by an individual or company offering a cure.  Other claims that
should raise your suspicions are those suggesting that standard treatments
such as chemotherapy or radiation are dangerous or ineffective.

The harsh reality is that some types of cancer are indeed terminal.  While a
few patients in this predicament often look to experimental treatments as a
last resort to slow the progress of the disease, attempting to persuade
someone to distrust standard treatments is considered by fraud, a crime
punishable by law if proved.

and for denying

Right to know what?

Failing to inform Congress?

Another lie.

http://www.cancer.gov/search/results.aspx

Poor Mark S Probert didn't his link.

Results 0-0 of 0 for:
------------------------

http://www.advancedhealthplan.com/cancerresearchfraud.html

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F01E6D9173BF935A35751C0A96F958260

Fraud Found In Analyzing Breast Cancer

For the second time in the history of one of the nation's largest research
programs to study treatments for breast cancer, Federal investigators are
reporting that they have found fraudulent data.

The program is the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project,
which is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and includes studies of
surgical procedures and chemotherapy regimens conducted at scores of
research centers around the nation.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the cancer institute, the
incorrect data were all falsified deliberately by one research nurse, in
studies testing different types of chemotherapy in women with breast cancer.
But the data were not expected to alter the results of any studies, because
the fraud involved only three patients, one in each of three large
experiments. One study included 1,106 patients at 98 hospitals, the second
2,697 patients at 83 sites, and the third 2,305 patients at 198 sites.

Moreover, in two studies the false information was detected before the
results had been analyzed, said Dr. Richard Ungerleider, chief of the
clinical investigations branch at the cancer institute. In the third case,
Dr. Ungerleider said, the falsification was included in the analysis but
involved only the incorrect entry of a patient's date of death, seven months
later than when it occurred.

''When we have these very large randomized controlled trials, fabrication
when it's only one patient out of 1,000 can't affect the results,'' Dr.
Ungerleider said in a telephone interview. ''It's reprehensible behavior.
I'm not defending it in any way. But at least we can be satisfied that
there's no way the results of the clinical trials are threatened.''

Findings of fraud in medical studies trouble scientists and patients who
participate in the studies because they may seem to cast doubt on findings
and the advice given to patients. But Dr. Ungerleider said researchers had
reviewed the studies in question and concluded that the three cases were not
the tip of an iceberg but truly were the only instances of falsification in
the experiments. The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project,
which has its headquarters at the University of Pittsburgh, did not respond
to telephone calls.

In a notice published on Thursday in the Federal Register, the Office of
Research Integrity, the branch of the Department of Health and Human
Services that investigates scientific fraud, said data in three studies had
been faked by Thomas Philpot, a nurse who held the position of data manager
for the national project. Mr. Philpot worked at two hospitals in Chicago,
Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and Northwestern University's
MacNeal Cancer Center. The falsifications were first identified by
researchers in the study and confirmed later by the Office of Research
Integrity.

In a telephone interview, Dr. Dorothy Macfarlane, acting director of the
division of research investigations at Office of Research Integrity, said
Mr. Philpot, assigned to call patients in the studies to find out how they
were doing, reported that he had called three patients and found them to be
alive and well.

Dr. Macfarlane said Mr. Philpot had left his posts by the time the fraud was
discovered. ''As far as we can tell, he's not working on any other
project,'' she added.

Efforts to reach Mr. Philpot in the Chicago area were unsuccessful.

Correction: February 9, 1999, Tuesday Because of an editing error, an
article on Saturday about falsified data in a Federally sponsored breast
cancer study described the fraud incompletely. Leaders of the study said
that the essence of it was the assertion by a research nurse that three
patients in the study were alive and well when they in fact were dead.

==

What is Cancer-Charity Fraud?

Any conversation involving the "C" word is probably a delicate topic.
Numerous families throughout the world are faced with the dreaded, incurable
disease of cancer.  Though we have all witnessed the televised success
stories, it's merely fiction to those who have already suffered the loss of
a loved one.  It's quite difficult to remain optimistic when the thought of
inevitable death constantly lingers.  Sadly enough, this very fear is what
frauds are depending on.

Where are Your Donations Going?
The quest to find a cure for cancer is rather intense and expensive.  In
order to conduct ongoing research, major funds are needed.  Consumers who
are directly effected and many whom are not have opened their hearts to give
generous donations to the many available charity organizations.
Unfortunately, scam artists have found away to capitalize on this situation
for the benefit of their own cause.  They contact consumers via email,
masquerading as reputable charities and even go as far as creating rogue
internet sites to thieve money from those looking to contribute to cancer
research.  Without doing a bit of research of your own, you just may be
funding a fraudulent cause and have no knowledge of it.

False Hope
As the battle against cancer becomes more intense, scam artists are emerging
from every corner to swindle your contributions and efforts towards a cure.
These malicious individuals prey on a victim's insecurities, wanting them to
believe they're so ill they'll try anything, even a miracle product.
Several people victimized by cancer are so rattled by the diagnosis they
actually ignore the fact that many forms of the disease are treatable.  The
fears generated by a conniving fraud causes some to choose an underground
route, using ineffective medication instead of those approved by a doctor.

Scams come wearing many different faces with numerous prices attached to
their services.  The biggest price a victim pays results from chasing these
inferior treatments when more reliable methods are available.  In most
cases, a reputable physician rarely uses the term "cure" in regard to
cancer.  This means that a red flag should instantly flash in your mind when
approached by an individual or company offering a cure.  Other claims that
should raise your suspicions are those suggesting that standard treatments
such as chemotherapy or radiation are dangerous or ineffective.

The harsh reality is that some types of cancer are indeed terminal.  While a
few patients in this predicament often look to experimental treatments as a
last resort to slow the progress of the disease, attempting to persuade
someone to distrust standard treatments is considered by fraud, a crime
punishable by law if proved.