My patient swapped chemotherapy for essential oils. Arguing is a fool’s errand | Ranjana Srivastava

I wish that as an oncologist I could see off quackery through good communication. Unfortunately that doesn’t work

“Tell me why I should have your chemotherapy when I can be healed naturally!”

His face is set, his arms defensively squared. His friend carries a pamphlet that features a suspiciously healthy woman with glamorous hair and a glowing complexion. This is the urgent appointment of the day, for whom other patients were hastily shuffled to make room.

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