http://www-static.cc.gatech.edu/~idr...ld_Excerpt.htm
This is a valuable way to measure information. Included in this link are several examples of how to interpret information, and the ways in which faulty information is conveyed as believable.
Scroll the page for a Skeptic's Toolkit and scroll farther for the Fallacy Detection Toolkit, found originally in Carl Sagan's "Demon Haunted World." An excellent book on scientific thought and the application of skepticism.
As you've all heard me complain about, there is a plethora of bad information, false claims, and outright quackery that is encountered when researching cancer. This is so unfortunate because it distracts from the legitimate and valuable information out there, and I've found the quackery easier to find than the scientifically valid sources. The harm this causes is mostly undue stress and worry, besides being a tremendous time-waster. If the bad advice is actually believed, the harm is much greater.
Always check your sources!
This support group has been wonderful to us for the invaluable way all of you are so willing to share your personal experiences, and the knowledge base you have all shared with us. Your experiences have helped us prepare over and oover, and we are so grateful to you all.
I wanted to add this link to assist us in sorting through the overwhelming amount of info. out there.
It's preaching to the choir, since all of you are very savvy and knowledgable, but it's a handy way to check validity of statements and research, and will be useful in other areas of life too.
Obviously too much time on my hands...
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