Thursday, 13/03/2025 16:28 (GMT+7)

Beware of cancer drugs sold by 'philanthropists' at the gate of K Hospital

According to a representative of K Hospital, currently, around the gate of K Hospital, there are many individuals introducing and advertising products of unknown origin and ingredients.

K Hospital Tan Trieu. Photo: HB

These subjects often lure and take advantage of the image of philanthropists to invite patients to receive gifts, but the purpose is to introduce and sell products. Many patients are gullible, listen to the advertisement, buy and use this product to cure cancer.

Faced with this situation, a representative of K Hospital affirmed: K Hospital coordinated with units and benefactors to give support gifts at the K Hospital Social Work Department. The hospital did not coordinate with any individuals or organizations to carry out charitable activities at the hospital gate area.

Doctors also recommend that patients and their families should be careful with advertising information to avoid negative and profiteering behaviors.

At the same time, patients should also proactively discuss and get advice from their doctor before buying or using products other than prescription drugs.

Binh Nguyen

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