FDA Warns Of Fake Cancer Treatments
June 20th, 2008 | by admin |
The FDA has released a statement warning of fake cancer treatments that are available to purchase on the internet but are not cleared for use by the agency.
These products are very dangerous and not only are they uncleared for use by the FDA, but they could also result in a cancer patient not seeking the proper treatment.
“FDA is very concerned that consumers will purchase these products on the Internet and use them instead of products that have been proven safe and effective,” said Michael Levy, director of the agency’s new drugs and labeling compliance division.
Officials state that they have sent up to 25 letters to companies and individuals who are marketing their “cure cancer” products via the internet, demanding an immediate stop of this practice.
A testimonial on one web site states that the product being sold had cured a patient’s skin cancer within 3 days.
Many of the products being advertised online contain ingredients such as bloodroot, shark cartilage and mushrooms. As many as 125 products are covered in the warning letters.
Charges maybe filed against the companies if they fail to comply with the FDA’s demands.
