About this website
LifeBloodLIVE is a New Zealand based online support and information forum for people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related conditions, and their family, whanau and friends.
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand wishes to create a safe, supportive and informative experience for all users of this forum. As such, we invite you to contribute to our online discussions.
By registering for an account on LifeBloodLIVE you accept the following conditions:
Terms and conditions of use
Keep it relevant. By participating in this forum you agree to post only material which is relevant for people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma or related blood conditions, and their families and friends. Postings which are 'off topic' may be edited or removed from the forum.
Keep it appropriate. This forum is not to be used for any of the following:
* Commercial advertisements
* Requests for money, including fundraising requests
* Soliciting business of any kind
* Soliciting participation in any clinical trial or research study
* Soliciting, or providing medical diagnosis or treatment advice (see disclaimer).
Posts to this forum express the views and opinions of the author and not the moderator or any other Leukaemia & Blood Foundation employee (except for posts by these people). The Leukaemia & Blood Foundation will therefore not be held liable.
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand is not responsible for the medical care or treatment of any individual. Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand does not give, or purport to give, any medical advice, and is not qualified to do so. Any questions you have regarding your medical condition should be directed to your specialist doctor who has the most information regarding your particular circumstances.
Protect your privacy. Remember that our forum is open to the public and anyone can read your message. Don't post your address, phone number, personal email address, or any other contact details about yourself or any other person. To protect your identity, please don't use your full name, or any other information that might make you or your family easily identifiable (see privacy policy).
Confidential information sent to the administrators of this site will remain secure and will not be given to any third party. Confidential information will only be used for the purposes for which it was sent (see about security).
Respect each other. By participating in this forum you agree not to post any material which is:
* offensive
* abusive
* vulgar
* obscene
* threatening
* knowingly false or misleading
* slanderous
* defamatory
* hateful
* sexually orientated
* racial vilification
* an infringement of another person's privacy, or another material which is a violation of any applicable laws.
Any attempt to post such objectionable material may result in your post being edited or deleted. You may also be denied subsequent access to the forum. Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand reserves the right to refuse login to at its own discretion.
The moderators of this forum are experienced cancer health care professionals who manage the day-to-day running of the forum. A moderator regularly reviews and monitors forum discussions, and may where appropriate refer individual members or groups to other sources of information and or support. The moderator reserves the right to edit or delete any material that is inappropriate, irrelevant, or contrary to the terms and conditions of use.
If you have any concerns about any issues related to this site email us at moderator@leukaemia.org.nz.
Privacy policy
Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) understands the importance the community places on the preservation of confidentiality of individuals' private and/or sensitive information. As a result, Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand is bound by, and fully committed to supporting the Privacy Act 1993. This sets out guidelines which control how private sector organisations should treat personal and/or sensitive information they collect, use, handle or store.
Personal information collected from this website, or by the administrators of this forum will be held by Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand of 6 Claude Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023. The information will only be used for the primary purpose for which it was collected. LBC will not sell, or exchange, or release, personal information about an individual for commercial gain.
In accordance with the legislation, LBC takes reasonable steps to make sure that the personal information it collects, uses or discloses is accurate, complete and up-to-date. LBC also takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information it holds from misuse and loss and from unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Information collected and held on an individual through the forum is accessible to them on request.
Disclaimer
The information on Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand's LifeBloodLIVE forum is generic. It does not take into account the physical state, medical status and/or health requirements of any particular individual, which is relevant to the proper diagnosis and treatment of any problem, condition or disorder. Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) is not responsible for the medical care or treatment of any individual. Because each person's body and response to treatment is different, no one should self-diagnose or undergo a course of medical treatment, as referred to on this website, without first properly consulting and seeking proper information and advice from a qualified medical practitioner. Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand does not give, or purport to give, any medical advice, and is not qualified to do so.
Information on Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand’s website about diseases, treatments and general matters has been written and edited by LBC’s Support Services Coordinators, specialist health professionals, clinical haematologists, patients and carers. LBC makes every effort to ensure the information provided is as up-to-date and accurate as possible, however, LBC does not accept liability for misinterpreted or incorrect information.
Copyright
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Content on this site which is not owned by LBC must not be reproduced without permission from the copyright owner.