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Old 01-24-2015, 04:39 PM   #12
rhondalea
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Re: NeuVax reduces recurrence by 78.4% over 5 years

I do not agree that anyone who posts here has an obligation to post in a certain way or from a particular point of view. Nor do I agree that anyone here has the obligation to engage in advocacy of any kind.

We all have the same underlying disease. This is a support group, and we're here to help each other if we can. Personal attacks are not helpful, because they lead to bickering and bickering leads to stress that no one needs.

It's possible to educate and to put forth one's point of view about touchy subjects without making it about a particular person.

It's okay to be angry about the trial, Tonya, but it's not 'lizbeth's fault that you were not accepted, so please don't take it out on her. You can talk about your frustration with how trials are run without making it personal.

Welcome to the group.
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