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Paloma Shemirani, a young woman with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, died after refusing chemotherapy and instead undergoing coffee enemas as part of an unproven alternative treatment, with her mother, a controversial health influencer, accused of obstructing proper medical care, leading to an inquest into her death.
Paloma Shemirani, who declined chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, died at 23 from a heart attack caused by her tumor, after undergoing daily coffee enemas under her mother's care, amid controversy over her treatment and her mother's anti-medicine beliefs.
Cancer experts warn about the rise of misinformation online, including false treatments like coffee enemas and juice diets, which lead patients to reject proven therapies, risking their lives. They emphasize the need for better communication and trust in evidence-based medicine, especially amid the proliferation of false information on social media.
The article explores the historical and modern use of coffee enemas, their potential health benefits, and associated risks, emphasizing that while they have been used for centuries and may support certain bodily functions, evidence for their effectiveness in treating diseases is limited and they can pose health risks if misused.