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28/05/2025 at 18:00

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Hello everyone,

People living with chronic illnesses, and especially cancer, are often more vulnerable to health misinformation, pseudoscience, and scams promising miracle cures.

Unfortunately, some people take advantage of this vulnerability by promoting extreme diets, long fasting regimens, or unproven “natural” treatments, claiming they can cure diseases like cancer. These approaches not only lack scientific evidence but can also delay proper medical treatment and potentially worsen a patient’s condition.

👉 Have you ever been approached with non-conventional or questionable “cures” for your illness?

👉 How do you personally decide what medical advice or online health information is trustworthy?

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28/05/2025 at 18:37

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Do not trust online health information. Rather speak to my Dr or pharmacist.


Have you ever been targeted by medical scams? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/have-you-ever-been-targeted-by-medical-scams-5728 2025-05-28 18:37:35

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I take advice from my GP or specialist at hospital I don't use these sites


Have you ever been targeted by medical scams? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/have-you-ever-been-targeted-by-medical-scams-5728 2025-05-29 20:58:55

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I take advice from my GP and my neurologist/epilepsy nurse.

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Have you ever been targeted by medical scams? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/have-you-ever-been-targeted-by-medical-scams-5728 2025-06-03 19:47:00

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