Can scorpion extract cure cancer?

Do products containing scorpion extract help treat or inhibit the growth of cancer cells? (Mai, 45 years old, Phu Tho )

Reply:

Numerous claims about the use of blue scorpion venom for cancer prevention and treatment are circulating through word of mouth and social media, mostly attributed to Cuba. However, many leading oncology professors in Cuba have stated that they do not use this product in their treatments. Furthermore, there is no scientific basis for the effectiveness of products containing blue scorpion venom in treating cancer.

Conversely, numerous research sources indicate that supplements containing blue scorpion venom can actually spread and increase the invasiveness of cancer cells. Patients need to be vigilant and understand that products derived from scorpion venom are not a miracle cure.

In fact, blue scorpion venom is an active ingredient with many medicinal uses, confirmed by numerous studies to reduce pain and alleviate symptoms in terminally ill cancer patients. This has facilitated the entry of scorpion venom products, both in the form of medicine and dietary supplements, into the market, including smuggled and counterfeit goods with haphazard labeling and inconsistent usage instructions.

Sellers exploit people's trust to advertise products based on the principle of activating the body's natural immunity to destroy cancer cells, thereby treating certain types of cancer such as liver, lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers in both early and late stages. In reality, cancer treatment requires a combination of therapies and cannot be achieved through the use of just one product or dietary supplement.

People should not follow folk remedies, word-of-mouth advice, or unsubstantiated advertisements, as this can lead to missed opportunities for effective treatment. It is best to consult a doctor before using any medication or supplement, to avoid potential risks associated with improper use.

Doctor Tran Duc Canh
Department of Endoscopy and Functional Examination - National Cancer Hospital

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