Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana, Mexico: Content Analysis

Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "These campaigns spread problematic misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorsements to CAM clinics in Tijuana..." with… https://t.co/ckX5ZWkBUa

4:47 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "These campaigns spread problematic misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorsements to CAM clinics in Tijuana..." with… https://t.co/iTJjXBZDpl

4:49 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Arthur Caplan @ArthurCaplan

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

4:51 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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I. Glenn Cohen @CohenProf

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

4:52 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Marco Zenone @marco_zenone

New paper! We investigated the rationale of cancer patients seeking alternative treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. Many travel to Tijuana in search and hope of a cure. Campaigns = unfortunately filled w/ misinfo. @jeremycsnyder @agreywal @CaulfieldTim https://t.co/kp44UxdnY8 https://t.co/9WYCCZTeHX

5:16 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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tsaloranta (hän, she, elle) @tlsaloranta

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

5:20 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Seun Aleshinloye @S_Aleshinloye

RT @marco_zenone: New paper! We investigated the rationale of cancer patients seeking alternative treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. Many travel…

5:22 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Ashmita Grewal, MSc @agreywal

RT @marco_zenone: New paper! We investigated the rationale of cancer patients seeking alternative treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. Many travel…

5:38 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Ashmita Grewal, MSc @agreywal

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

5:38 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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RT @marco_zenone: New paper! We investigated the rationale of cancer patients seeking alternative treatment in Tijuana, Mexico. Many travel…

7:13 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Shirley Turnbull @TurnbullShirley

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

7:18 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

7:23 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Carole (Ducky) @IrPsych

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

7:25 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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IPSON @IRLpson

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

7:27 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Ellen ???? @Elle_Ham06

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

8:13 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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FriendsOfSciMed @FriendsOfSciMed

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

8:56 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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Living with Lobular Breast Cancer in Canada @lobbccanada

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

10:23 PM · Aug 14, 2024

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William Sensakovic @wfsensak

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

12:03 AM · Aug 15, 2024

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Terry Polevoy, MD @TerryPolevoy

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

2:54 AM · Aug 15, 2024

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LymeScience @LymeScience

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

3:00 AM · Aug 15, 2024

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N????️c???? ????erpstr???? @artinspector

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

6:29 AM · Aug 15, 2024

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JMIR Publications @jmirpub

RT @CaulfieldTim: Our NEW study: Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Tijuana https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t "The…

1:37 PM · Aug 16, 2024

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SFU Health Sciences @SFU_FHS

FHS professor @jeremycsnyder's latest study investigates why crowdfunders are seeking alternative cancer treatments in Tijuana, Mexico and discusses the varied outcomes from these campaigns. https://t.co/sez9pMhyo3 #SFUFHS #SFUResearch #Ethics #CancerTreatment

7:21 PM · Aug 16, 2024

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Simon Fraser University @SFU

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10:01 PM · Aug 16, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

"These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorsements to CAM clinics in Tijuana..." Our new study: how crowdfunding for alt med cancer treatments = exploitive health misinformation https://t.co/wf65Uy2PZ1

4:30 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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Arthur Caplan @ArthurCaplan

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

4:33 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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Dr. Kathleen Ross @DrKathleenRoss1

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

4:51 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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Todd Kaighin @ToddKaighin

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

5:29 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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Oolong Tea Party Express @DmpLngInYrMth

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

6:09 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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FriendsOfSciMed @FriendsOfSciMed

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

9:08 PM · Aug 17, 2024

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Charles Lawrence Glick @lawrence_glick

RT @CaulfieldTim: "These campaigns spread problematic #misinformation about the likely efficacy of CAM treatments, funnel money and endorse…

8:06 PM · Aug 18, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

@this_is_mallory So maddening. Our recent research on point: - Crowdfunding for Complementary and Alternative Cancer Treatments in Mexico https://t.co/wf65Uy2i9t - Alternative cancer clinics’ use of Google listings and reviews to mislead potential patients https://t.co/uahL2h55bD

4:11 PM · Aug 19, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic reviews https://t.co/uahL2h5D1b - Amazon books https://t.co/GQxq7qreRZ - Crowd funding campaigns https://t.co/wf65Uy2PZ1 We need to do more to counter! Soon:… https://t.co/bAHfdnotoR

5:42 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Shirley Turnbull @TurnbullShirley

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

5:46 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Courtney Theriault @cspotweet

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

5:53 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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rtfitt @FMsupplements

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

5:57 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Marie & The Snakecharmers ???? ???????????? @SnakeCharmers

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

6:13 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Jackie Seidel, PhD @JackieSeidel1

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

6:32 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Dr. Imogen R. Coe @ImogenRCoePhD

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

7:15 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Neesha Dhani @ncdhani

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

7:22 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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gkbarr23 @gkbarr23

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

9:24 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Dr. Cheryl Peters @liz272

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

9:44 PM · Oct 18, 2024

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Terry Polevoy, MD @TerryPolevoy

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

4:07 AM · Oct 19, 2024

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FriendsOfSciMed @FriendsOfSciMed

RT @CaulfieldTim: So much "cancer cure" bunk out there. It's doing real harm. Our recent studies have found it in: - Google clinic review…

8:53 PM · Oct 19, 2024

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Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim

I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How Google reviews mislead patients https://t.co/uahL2h5D1b How news represents unproven COVID therapies https://t.co/bsLP4FM4KP Crowdfunding for alt med BS… https://t.co/JalfOVb2c9 https://t.co/5LEVgYM3gS

4:48 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Cathy Farrow (she/her) @CathyFarrow1

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:50 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Diane Jenkinson @DianeJenkinson1

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:53 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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DrHeme????????‍⚕️ ???? ???????????? @hemeoncABnorth

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:54 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Jody Vance @jodyvance

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:55 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Author Minsos ????????????️‍???? ???????? #IStandWithTrudeau @AuthorMinsos

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:58 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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don ryziuk ???????? @DRyziuk

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:59 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Mr. Y @thenumbersguy26

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

5:43 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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CWebb0412 @webb0412

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:03 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Audrey Swap @HowAud40899

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:21 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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wanderingby @wanderinby

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:30 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Teresa Hartman @thartman2u

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

6:47 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Dennis Kendel @DennisKendel

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

10:30 PM · Dec 31, 2024

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Angie Jackson ???????? @pooky76

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

1:26 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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Terry Polevoy, MD @TerryPolevoy

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

1:54 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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Tracey Campbell???????? @careerlady2

Must READ.. https://t.co/VrS92cOSLz

2:23 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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She_Camp ???????? @sheryl_camp123

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

3:02 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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Deb Esau (she/her) @EsauDeb

RT @CaulfieldTim: I have AMAZING colleagues. In 2024 we researched, inter alia: Bunk cancer books on Amazon https://t.co/kuFtGteVfd How G…

4:55 AM · Jan 01, 2025

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