13 hours ago
This is the terrifying truth about alternative cancer therapies - and what happened when I encountered the 'coaches' peddling the treatments that cost young women like Paloma their lives: LIZ O'RIORDAN
The message, from a stranger on Instagram, absolutely broke me. 'Dear Liz,' it began, 'I need to tell you about a friend with advanced breast cancer. She has spent thousands on restrictive diets and supplements, instead of having surgery and chemotherapy.'
As a former breast surgeon who has had breast cancer three times, I'm used to people telling me about personal medical matters. I now write and speak regularly about the disease, trying to share evidence-based advice and help others navigate the minefield of misinformation online.
