Chinese “Tumour Research Institute” Under Investigation after Woman’s Mother Falls Victim to False Cancer Treatments
A self-professed “tumour research institute” in China is currently under investigation following allegations that a cancer-stricken woman was deceived into paying a staggering amount of money for fraudulent treatments. The woman’s daughter recently came forward, shedding light on the disturbing practices that her mother was subjected to in the hope of finding a cure for her illness.
According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the woman, identified by her surname Wang, discovered that her mother had been diagnosed with advanced-stage breast cancer toward the end of 2021. Seeking potential remedies, they were introduced to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor named Yu in Wuhan. Claiming to specialize in cancer treatment, Yu invited the two women to his Dongyusanbao Tumour Research Institute, where he made audacious claims about a medication he had allegedly invented that could eliminate cancer cells.
Wang recounted her experiences with Yu, who went to great lengths to convince them of his credibility. He presented what seemed to be genuine patent documents and prestigious awards certificates for his cancer treatment methods. Filled with hope, Wang’s mother purchased the initial batch of liquid medication from Yu for a price of 20,000 yuan (approximately $2,700), which he asserted was an ordinary oral remedy.
Over the course of the next year, Wang and her mother made numerous trips from their home in northeastern Liaoning province to Wuhan, resulting in exorbitant expenses that exceeded 200,000 yuan. Alongside the oral medication, Yu also performed multiple injections directly into the woman’s breasts, claiming that it would aid in blood loss and shrinking the cancerous lumps. Shockingly, he even instructed her to apply a combination of cement and lime to her skin under the armpits, asserting that it would have a positive effect on the tumor.
Wang revealed the distressing consequences of these treatments, stating, “He told my mother to apply cement mixed with lime on the skin under her armpits, saying this could help shrink lumps. My mother followed his instructions but her skin festered after doing it for two months.”
However, in April of this year, the woman’s condition took a turn for the worse, with local doctors proclaiming that the cancer cells had spread throughout her body. Despite these dire circumstances, Yu insisted that this was a normal occurrence and advised them not to worry. He even convinced the woman to continue consuming his medicine. Tragically, Wang’s mother succumbed to the illness in June, according to her daughter.
In a stunning revelation, SCMP reported that Yu later admitted to lacking any medical qualifications for himself or his institute. He claimed that he was merely selling “health-enhancing products” and that his method of bloodletting aimed at promoting good health, not medical treatment. Furthermore, Yu confessed that the certificates and documentation he had shown Wang and her mother were purchased online for a minimal sum. Authorities are currently investigating this disturbing case.
The incident adds to the growing concern surrounding alternative cancer treatments and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals desperate for a cure. It serves as a stark reminder for patients to thoroughly research and consult medical professionals before pursuing any unconventional or unverified treatment methods.