M'sians Raise Concerns After an Account Claims Chemotherapy Is a Scam While Promoting Health Products

A social media account has left Malaysians questioning its credibility after alleging that chemotherapy is "the biggest scam in the medical world".

The page also claimed that cancer itself could never kill an individual, but that chemotherapy does.

Based on the account's TikTok bio, it describes itself as a training centre and an innovator in medicine. Operating out of Kedah, the account was also seen promoting alternative health products with claims relating to a wide range of health conditions.

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One of the products listed was a spray priced at RM150, which the page claimed could help with conditions including cancer, diabetes, dry cough, gastric problems and sleep-related issues. The account also promotes several other "health sprays" ranging from RM75 to RM150, each purportedly targeting various health concerns.

Could detect illnesses by looking at a person's eyes

In a video, a woman believed to be the founder of the treatment centre claimed she could identify an individual's illness simply by looking into their eyes.

She further claimed that those who are unable to visit the treatment centre could send a photograph of their eyes for an assessment.

"It's a technique called iridology, where we can scan your diseases through your pupils. Iridology is an alternative method used to detect weaknesses or problems within the body and identify their root causes."

The page received heavy criticism

The page quickly garnered attention from Malaysians, many of whom were vocal in criticising the claims being made.

"Doctors spend five years studying for a medical degree, another five years completing a master's degree, and then undergo further specialised training. Yet someone can simply claim their herbal spray is the healthiest product in the world."

One user said, "Doctors need to conduct numerous tests and biopsies just to confirm a cancer diagnosis, and these people can simply claim their spray can cure cancer."

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Another user commented, "My late mother became healthier and more active after completing chemotherapy. She could go wherever she wanted. So since when is chemo a scam?"

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Meanwhile, one user recounted his experience with a family member who believed similar claims promoted by alternative health product sellers.

"My father is the type of person who would believe this sort of thing and buy these questionable products. He once bought a juice that wasn't cheap. For context, my father has kidney problems and undergoes dialysis every week. The seller claimed that someone who drank the juice no longer needed dialysis. I've always wondered how my father could believe claims like that."

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