{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6061d7074f32292e2156f153/69ccfdc01ded1c6efaca2864?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Can you trust cancer advice online? ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6061d7074f32292e2156f153/1775041974708-104ec4e7-238e-4297-8635-4e5d02c6d0c6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When cancer touches your life,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;natural to look for answers. But online, those answers can be overwhelming,&nbsp;and sometimes dangerously wrong.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, we explore the rise of cancer misinformation and why false claims about “miracle cures” spread so quickly on social media.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>From viral myths like&nbsp;<em>“sugar feeds cancer”</em>&nbsp;to extreme diets,&nbsp;supplements&nbsp;and unproven treatments, how can you tell&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;real,&nbsp;and what could cause harm?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>We’re&nbsp;joined by breast surgeon,&nbsp;author&nbsp;and&nbsp;content creator Dr&nbsp;Liz O'Riordan to break down the science&nbsp;and explain how misinformation can&nbsp;impact&nbsp;decisions,&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;and lives.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;learn&nbsp;in this episode:</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why cancer misinformation spreads so easily online&nbsp;</li><li>The truth about sugar and cancer&nbsp;</li><li>The risks of extreme diets like juicing and alkaline diets&nbsp;</li><li>The reality behind&nbsp;claims about&nbsp;ivermectin&nbsp;and fenbendazole&nbsp;</li><li>Why testimonials can feel more convincing than science&nbsp;</li><li>The real dangers of choosing alternative treatments&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>How to spot&nbsp;misinformation&nbsp;online&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Don’t&nbsp;forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with new episodes!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>-------</p><p><br></p><p>For more information about cancer myths&nbsp;and misinformation, you can check out these pages:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.cancerresearchuk.org%2F2024%2F02%2F16%2Fsorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation%2F%3F_gl%3D1*ukphsf*_gcl_au*MjEyNTE4NjcyMy4xNzY3NjkxMTQy*_ga*MTYyNzE3MDg2OS4xNzY1NDUwNDg3*_ga_58736Z2GNN*czE3NzQ5NjE4MTQkbzExOCRnMCR0MTc3NDk2MTgyNiRqNDgkbDAkaDA.&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNisharnthi.Duggan%40cancer.org.uk%7C8d8303f0dfac4a972f4908de8f25a738%7C4473892f71e046fc8dec273902b51349%7C0%7C0%7C639105589051016432%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6aCsbayj4AX7J%2BoIyJjNKmYZk8D1yOvEva1EN5wFI4w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/02/16/sorting-fact-from-fiction-a-guide-to-spotting-health-misinformation/?</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions/how-does-cancer-research-uk-evaluate-research\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/cancer-myths-questions/how-does-cancer-research-uk-evaluate-research</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Cancer Research UK"}