"FACT CHECK" flag?

It would be great if there was a way to politely and respectfully "flag" a post that includes information that is factually incorrect or dangerous or blatantly crosses a line between opinion and fact.

Posting factual responses to this type of information has not worked well for me.  It would be nice if we could just post some kind of blurb to help clarify something like  "...the integrity of the information in this  post should be carefully researched with credible sources, as it appears it may possibly conflict with known facts"  or something to that effect.   Even if it was merely a button we could press, similar to the "spam" or "rule violation" buttons to request review by one of BCOs medical experts or something...?   *Something* to alert readers of the controversial nature of a post - sort of a caveat emptor beyond the fine print disclaimers, and post specific.  Not to argue or  stop discussion or pass judgment, just to inform.

Obviously this would have to be carefully worded to disinvite abuse, and I'm certainly not saying  I have the absolute truth or everyone should adhere to MY rules or choices.  I know this is a discussion forum and we can't censor viewpoints but IMHO, blatant medical advice and incorrect facts, etc can and should be pointed out.

Some people complain that they're tired of me and others posting refutations or factual information, claiming that they should be allowed their opinions and discussions. However, if BCOs mission is to offer legitimate and evidence-based support for real breast cancer patients, something needs to change.  BCO should be responsible for the quality of its information, and allowing miracle cure posts and untruths to be posted and unchallenged diminishes its integrity.

Here is a very small sample of the kinds of posts I'm referring to that, IMHO, cross the line:

"Only 10% of smokers get lung cancer. What about the other 90%? They don't get lung cancer because their bodies have fought off the carinogenic effects. But to read the Main Stream Media, Smoking=Lung Cancer. What nonsense. "

"There is no incentive, now, to cure cancer. Or, to cure any disease. As has been touted, endlessly, we spend 16.5% of our GDP on medical payments. If we didn't do that, anymore, how many countless people would be out of a job. "

"Of course, if we could just take what is currently known, Budwig, Vitamin D, Burzynski, Gerson, the list goes on and on and on and just prevent disease, as you said. All of those newly healthy people, what propsperity might they create. Not to mention the former health care workers, freed up to improve our economy, even further. By taking productive jobs. "

"Yet, we cling to this self-induced disease/treatment mentality. "

"The sensor detects cancer in less than six minutes and the estimated cost would be less than one euro per test. Raluca-Ioana van Staden. "

"I believe that we can prevent our cancers. I've already had two cancers. And have come to realize that the source of all cancers is inflamation. So, just take that away."

"And you can do that with the FOCC. Another thread. And the D3. Another thread, as well."

"But this Susan Komen thread, cancer isn't cured by giving $$$ to Pink Ribbons. Cancer is cured by eating healthy food."

"I HAVE figured out the source of cancer.... . As I said, above, It is inflammation. That causes all cancers. "

"If you are taking 5000IU at once, that could make you feel horrible. Try doing something like 2000 (morning), 2000 (evening) 1000 (before bed) And take it with food. "

"All the meds you are on are probably contributing to the problem. So, you have to work extra hard to eliminate high glycemic foods. It's really not an option."

"The misinformation that most doctors have on iodine is apalling. The reason they think iodine causes one to go from hyper to hypo is that often the numbers will show a steep change because the thyroid is starved for iodine. This is usually temporary and does not usually mean one is actually hyper. For a full explaintion of this, with references to studies and files and a discusision that includes those who talk about the serious side effects of drugs like levothyroxine, join the yahoo iodine group. It is a fountain of information! Go to iodine4health.com for links."

"Here is an article that actually states that grape seed extract may mimic the effects of phamaceuticals. So why don't they just prescribe grape seed instead?"

"in the 1930s, Dr. Royal Rife was curing cancer with very gentle electromedicine "

"Here's another article about evil sunscreen"

"sunscreen (I call it deathcream) "

"Dr. Hal Huggins will b speaking. He is well respected for his research into toxins in dentistry. He speaks all over the world and he will be presenting his latest research at our gathering that he says will prove the links the with  breast cancer and toxic teeth."

"If you are interested in alternative therapies, you should watch the [Burzynski] documentary. And explore the science behind Antineoplastons. After thirty years of obstruction, he finally has the chance to enter Stage 3 FDA trials. Except that he needs the FDA's required $300,000,000 fee to do that. "

"Prescription drugs often come with serious side effects. Vitamins and supplements ,not so dangerous."

"Unlike Big Pharma, Big Herba doesn't spend billions of $$$ on advertising, convincing people they need to be hooked on drugs to find happiness. I've never seen an ad on television for wheat grass or milk thistle. "

"the use of a rife machine which definitely benefited me... "

"Overnight Cure For Cancer" (OCC), which was designed by an ICRF researcher, is so-named because it was designed specifically to safely revert all cancer cells in a person's body into normal cells within 24 hours "

"The best thing I have found for my hypothyroid is the far infrared sauna. ..... I do not sell them, because I want people to know my testimonial is honest, but I made a deal with the owner that he will give a discount to anyone who mentions my website. .... I could go on and on about how much I love this thing, and I have. lol If there is any way you can afford one. Buy it. You will feel amazing."

"Cancer is an all-natural process. Microbial enzymes produced by normal microbial genes cause cell mutations. The theory cannot be challenged by any known cancer observation. Based on the scientific method, the cause of cancer has been proven. The peer review process to confirm that the cause of cancer has been proven is in the hands of those who are concerned with keeping this knowledge from the public."

"for those of you who are stuck at a plateau, you might consider liver and colon cleanses. When you do a cleanse, the fat cells that store insulin will release toxins that store up there, and you will finally shed the extra pounds"

"Whether she decides to juice, take supplements, do therapies, it all comes down to taking immune boosters every hour on the hour "

"Its been proven scientifically that loving, kind, encouraging, motivating words can actually change the cells in the human body "

"I didn't give a testimonial in favor of Budwig. I said it DIDN'T work for me, though I did know others for whom it did. I don't know what else those people were doing, but I do know that they were supposedly following the protocol in its entirely which does NOT involve any sort of pharmaceuticals and/or supplements, so if they were being honest, the protocol was the only thing that could've helped them."

"Any true alternative seeker will never put any credence in anything the American Cancer Society says.  If they're not a front for chemo and radiation, I don't know who is. "

"a lack of D3 is why we are all sick "

"The Life Extension Foundation says you can take up to 50mg melatonin per night, safely.  And they also say that with breast cancer, we should take at LEAST 20mg per night. "

"Did you know that they have isolated 4 common bacterias from extracted root canal teeth that they have shown causes breast cancer?...... If you do not want to check out my blog, at least read Dr. Hal Huggins book, Uninformed Consent. "

"elastography-- its the latest clinically approved diagnostic tool for breast malignancies "

"There are physicians who strongly believe the Mammogram is brutal, archaic, and dangerous. "

"cannabis oil ala Rick Simpson, (I'm sure you know all about him and if not take a peek or google his name)"

"Start taking and I mean like now, Modified Citrus Pectin, IP-6, Maitake D Fraction extract, RM-10 by Garden of Life, Vitamin D, I take 10,000 IU a day with Super complex K by Life Extention, Vitamin C, I take 5000 mg. These are just a few things to get you started. Here is the deal, the real treatment to killing cancer cells is your immune system, chemo and radiation kill cancer cells, but not like your immune system, so first you want to stop feeding the cancer. Your body is amazing and it can heal itself if you give it the right tools."

"look into Wet Cupping, Blood Cupping, Bentosa, Bekam, Hijama or Hujama."

"As for the baking soda discussion. I was thinking about how someone was saying it produces acidity and then this lightbulb went off. I did an acid wash on my concrete patio. The directions were to spray it on the cement, and the acidic colorant, eats into the concrete and etches it and you get a new color that permeates, not just sit on the surface. Well, this etching process would continue unless you stop it. The way to stop the acid from eating up the concrete?? Baking Soda! I washed it down with a mixture of baking soda and water and the etching stops. Baking soda is not acidic. It is alkalie and it neutralizes acid. So it only makes sense that it is healthy. "