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Experts warn on online nutrition advice for cancer patients
Original: Be wary of online nutrition advice for cancer patients
A warning is being issued that nutrition advice aimed at cancer patients circulating online is often unreliable and potentially harmful. Poor dietary guidance can affect treatment outcomes and patient wellbeing, so patients are urged to consult qualified clinicians or dietitians rather than follow tips found on the internet. The caution reflects growing concern about health misinformation reaching vulnerable people.
Why now: Health misinformation online is a growing concern, and cancer patients are a particularly vulnerable audience for dubious dietary claims.
Evidence
- Be wary of online nutrition advice for cancer patients · Medical Xpress
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