Cancer patients targeted by alternative-medicine clinics selling unproven treatments

A New York Times report documents how alternative-medicine clinics are persuading cancer patients to spend tens of thousands of dollars on unproven treatments, often exploiting desperation. The piece highlights a systemic issue of misinformation in oncology care, though it is an opinion/feature rather than a breaking news event. The impact is on public health and regulatory oversight, but no specific policy change or market move is indicated.