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Part One: The Founding Father of Fake Cancer Cures

Behind the Bastards

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Hoxsey's Cancer Treatment

Harry Hoxsey claimed to have a 50-60% success rate with his treatments. The standard fee started at $300 which was about $5,500 in modern money. External cancers were treated with burning agents. Internal cancers were given all sorts of weird liquids alongside a course of vitamins and laxatives.

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