Principles of Medical Ethics 

Before You Donate

Think very seriously before donating to any breastcancer organization, or fundraising program until you read their Annual Report to see who their top contributors are, and if they have a product that appears frequently in the message the organization sends to the public. That would be unethical and its illegal. The same applies to a request that the public buys products, but does not receive a "donor receipt" for tax-deductible purpose. Read any and all food labels that breastcancer "non-profits" are promoting to raise money. Some organizations tell the public to help them raise money by asking you to visit their websites, but that only gives them "hits" to increase their sponsors.

Another tip, "signing" an online Petition is not acceptable, so don't fall for such antics. An ethical non-profit, or professional will not request your visit to their website, nor use "cookies" placed on your computer when you visit their site.

Purchase the Breastcancer Postage Stamp, the Post Office will always give you your charitable deduction receipt. Its a valid form of fund raising.

One Patient's Perspective

"One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay 'in-kind' somewhere else in life (Anne Morrow Lindbergh)."

My hope and prayer is that other women, my 'sisters,' daughters, and friends, everywhere will become prepared health care consumers. I would like to help others find a place of safety and comfortable during the incredible stress, grief, loss, and fears that this disease yields. My oncologist helped me with this. Men and women bravely approached me to offer their experiences. It was helpful to have a Breast Cancer Resource Center in the city where I live as limited as they were in what they could really tell us.

I am giving portions of my diary to you, on this site. I hope it helps others feel more secure about the stress this disease brought upon me, and the others in my life.

 One day I confided in a close friend, I'm afraid that I am getting depressed. She retorted loudly, "You've got cancer, woman!  No kidding! I'm depressed about it!"

My Perspective, continued...                  Bookmark, & take a break

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviewed:  Saturday, October 21, 2006