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Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative ‘cures’

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Many Filipinos duped by medical misinformation flooding platforms. Shortage of doctors, difficulty of reaching a hospital, poor health literacy have led many to seek alternative treatments online. AFP digital investigation journalists have seen an explosion in the volume of posts and paid advertisements promoting unproven treatments.

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The Straits Times

Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative ‘cures’

In recent years, many Filipinos have fallen victim to medical misinformation on social media. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 months ago·Singapore

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GMA Filipino News

Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative 'cures'

Filipino single mother Mary Ann Eduarte delayed chemotherapy for her breast cancer for several years and instead took food supplements falsely promoted on social media as cures for the deadly disease. They didn't work and the cancer spread to her lungs and bones.

2 months ago·Q C, Philippines

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IBTimes Australia

Cancer Patients In The Philippines Falling For Alternative 'Cures'

2 months ago·Australia

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Daily Tribune

Cancer patients in Phl falling for alternative 'cures'

Filipino single mother Mary Ann Eduarte delayed chemotherapy for her breast cancer for several years and instead took food supplements falsely promoted on socia

2 months ago

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Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative ‘cures’

Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative ‘cures’

Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative 'cures'

Cancer patients in the Philippines falling for alternative 'cures'

Cancer Patients In The Philippines Falling For Alternative 'Cures'

Cancer Patients In The Philippines Falling For Alternative 'Cures'

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