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Dewormer and Scabies Drugs Marketed as Cancer Treatments
A BBC investigation has uncovered that dewormer and scabies drugs are being illicitly sold as cancer treatments. This practice raises significant health concerns for individuals seeking alternative therapies.
4 Aug, 21:55 — 4 Aug, 21:55
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BBCHigh9d ago
Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
A terminally-ill man was offered the drugs by a stair lift salesman claiming they could shrink tumours.
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Dewormer and scabies drugs being sold as cancer treatments, BBC investigation finds
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