Services
Cancer Commons navigators and scientists will offer support and information on options, which can include testing, treatment, and clinical trial options potentially relevant to your current medical condition (the “Services”).
We provide some Services via phone or teleconference. This can involve the use of audio, video, or other electronic communications to interact with you, consult with your designated caregiver, review your medical health information for the purpose of researching treatment options, follow-up, and/or education.
During your consultation with our team, details of your medical history and personal health information may be discussed with other health professionals using similar interactive technology.
Confidentiality and Compliance
Cancer Commons will take precautions to keep your health information confidential and not disclose it without your consent. You are also protected under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and any other applicable federal and state laws related to protection of patient information. You can review the most up-to-date version of Cancer Commons’ Privacy Policy on our website.
Consent to E-mail and Communication
By providing your e-mail and/or phone number to Cancer Commons via the registration process you agree to receive phone calls, texts, and/or e-mails on your cell phone, computer, or other devices. When you communicate with Cancer Commons via e-mail and/or text message, you are consenting for Cancer Commons to respond to you utilizing the same communication method.
Communications sent by Cancer Commons may include your medical information, introductions to other medical professionals or business entities, and/or educational resources.
E-mail or text messages sent without encryption are not secure. There is a risk such communications could be intercepted by unknown third parties. E-mail content may be changed without the knowledge of the sender or receiver, backup copies of e-mail may still exist even after the sender and receiver have deleted the messages, and e-mail can contain harmful viruses and other programs. Additionally, in rare circumstances, security protocols could fail, causing a breach of patient privacy.
CANCER COMMONS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU DELETE ALL MESSAGES AND E-MAILS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER REVIEWING THEM TO LIMIT ANY UNAUTHORIZED EXPOSURE.
Geographic Specification/Limitation
The Services are intended for use only within the United States and its territories. Cancer Commons makes no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use outside the US. Those who choose to access and use our Services from outside the US do so at their own risk, and are responsible for compliance with applicable laws.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
Cancer Commons should never, under any circumstance, be used for emergency healthcare needs. You must seek immediate medical attention through a hospital or medical professional.
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CANCER COMMONS AND ITS AGENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE NOR IS IT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT OR OTHER HEALTHCARE SERVICES.
IN NO EVENT WILL CANCER COMMONS OR ITS EMPLOYEES, EXPERTS, PROVIDERS, AFFILIATES, OR PARTNERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, EXCEPT IN CASE OF NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, CANCER COMMONS AND ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, RESULTING FROM ANYONE’S USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE CANCER COMMONS SERVICES.
When you register and participate in Cancer Commons Services, you are invited to consent to the following:
