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Doctor Warns Against Dandelion Root ‘Cure’ Claims After Viral Cancer Story

Oncologists urge caution because only preclinical data exist.

Overview

  • Pegi Robinson says her husband's cancer markers fell from 14 to 2 in two days and CT scans showed lesions undetectable or smaller after she added dandelion-root extract to his water.
  • She reports finding the supplement via a social media advert and giving a full dropper three times daily.
  • Jim previously had colon cancer that spread, went into remission, then was told he had terminal disease in his small intestine and peritoneum.
  • Robinson says he was declared cancer-free on October 6 and he is now on maintenance chemotherapy.
  • Dr Joe Whittington notes there is no clinical evidence dandelion root cures cancer and says prior treatment, spontaneous remission or imaging differences could explain the improvement, urging patients to clear supplements with their oncology teams.