A doctor claimed he knew why I had cancer. When he told me, I was scared and embarrassed.

The author shortly before breast-conserving surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC

As a cancer survivor, watching the Netflix show “Apple Cider Vinegar” felt like a gut punch. The show captures the exhaustion and hopelessness of many cancer patients, and the compelling temptation to ditch traditional medicine for the promise of a “natural” cure. It also exposes the dark underbelly of the alternative health industry—a world where … Read more