US EditionCancer patients needlessly dying after falling for natural 'cures' pushed on social media, oncologists warn
- Oncologists warn that cancer patients are refusing proven medical treatments and choosing unproven natural cures promoted on social media in 2025.
- This trend stems from patients seeking natural options online, often finding clinics abroad offering ineffective therapies like caffeine colonics and vitamin infusions.
- Doctors report patients delaying treatment until cancer becomes incurable, with misinformation spreading rapidly on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, as confirmed by a University of Bologna study.
- Experts state that between 88 and 100 percent of cancer-related videos on major social media contain false information, leading to tragic deaths and lost chances for survival.
- Leading medical professionals and major cancer charities in the UK highlight the escalating issue of misinformation, urging patients to rely on verified medical sources when seeking cancer-related information.
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