The Internet has brought countless information to our fingertips. Unfortunately, with that comes a plethora of false information, scams and hoaxes. One of the newest scams to hit the web are products claiming to prevent and cure cancer.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified 23 specific companies manufacturing false cancer medications both within and outside the United States. The FDA has not approved any of the false cancer products sold by the 23 companies.
As most people know, there are many different types of cancer, and most are incurable. Others are treatable if detected early on. In addition, there is a continuous battle of popular opinion as to whether homeopathic therapies could be used as an alternative to chemotherapy and other traditional therapies to cure cancer. Internet scammers have taken advantage of consumers’ vulnerability to market products that do not live up to their claims.
For examples, many are concerned over surgeries needed to remove malignant tumors. These products claim to shrink tumors. Many are concerned about the damage done to healthy cells while radiation and chemotherapy attack cancer cells. These products claim to leave healthy cells alone and target only the cancerous cells. Despite their being various forms of cancer, these products claim to treat all forms of cancer and even to make cancer cells disappear. They claim there is no need for traditional therapies or surgeries.
These bogus products are marketed in the form of pills, teas, tonics, creams, etc. Although they contain certain reputable homeopathic substances, such as bloodroot, coral calcium, mushrooms, and ellagic acid, they are not approved by the FDA to treat, cure and prevent cancer.
Homeopathic medications are not subject to the same federal regulations as prescription medications. This means that the homeopathic medications may not be consistent or effective.
Taking any off-label medicine, homeopathic or not, can be dangerous, as it may cause life-threatening side effects. Cancer patients who self-medicate run the risk of dangerous interactions from drug mixing. Any medicine should be approved by a doctor first, so as not to interfere with the cancer treatment already being administered.
If you take more than one medicine, see more than one doctor, or have previous health conditions, you should consult with your doctor before taking any outside treatments.
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