Traditional herbalist Chong Kim Leong talking about the remedial properties of herbs.
WE strongly support the statement made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, warning cancer patients against seeking unscientific alternative treatments, “Cancer victims seeking alternative treatment a worrying trend” (The Star, July 26).
Firstly, we need to fully understand the “why” to enable us to tackle this issue effectively. This is a complex issue and the intervention would likely be complex as well. It certainly isn’t simply about raising knowledge and awareness on the dangers and often fatal consequences of non-proven therapies for cancer.
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