Pharmaceutical Cos. to Remain in Suit
A judge Thursday refused to drop two pharmaceutical giants from scores of wrongful-death lawsuits stemming from the case of a pharmacist who watered down chemotherapy drugs given to cancer patients. Eli Lilly and Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb argued that they were not liable for Robert Courtney's tampering with the drugs Gemzar and … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Cos. to Remain in Suit
Two Canadian Men Charged with Peddling Fake Therapy to Cancer Patients
Fake Therapy For Cancer Patients. Promoting a worthless cancer treatment and bilking some 850 cancer patients around the world out of millions of dollars. The treatments, which cost as much as $20,000, were marketed through seminars, brochures, telemarketing, and on the company’s website, which has now been dismantled. The … [Read more...] about Two Canadian Men Charged with Peddling Fake Therapy to Cancer Patients
Scam Artists Prey on Cancer Patients
Cancer Patients Often Victimized By Scam Artists. Cancer patients often look to the Internet for emerging trends in cancer treatment, but many are duped by scams that promise so-called "cures" that are anything but, say experts. Just last month, five companies were charged with making false and misleading claims; settlements were … [Read more...] about Scam Artists Prey on Cancer Patients
Painkiller Patch Abuse Blamed for Deaths
Painkiller Patch Abuse. Justin Knox bit down on the bitter-tasting patch, instantly releasing three days' worth of a drug more powerful than morphine. He was dead before he even got to the hospital. The 22-year-old construction worker and addict was another victim in an apparent surge in U.S. overdoses blamed on abuse of the … [Read more...] about Painkiller Patch Abuse Blamed for Deaths
