College of Oncologists raises concerns over cancer 'miracle drug'

The Sri Lanka College of Oncologists (SLCO) has raised serious concerns over a “cancer cure” said to have been developed by a research team from the University of Colombo, warning that the product lacks credible scientific evidence and could endanger vulnerable patients.

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In a letter addressed to University of Colombo Vice Chancellor Prof. Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, SLCO President Dr. Sanath Wanigasooriya said the College was “deeply alarmed by the glaring lack of credible evidence concerning the efficacy and safety of this product.”

While acknowledging the importance of promoting locally driven cancer research, Dr. Wanigasooriya stressed that any medicine intended for patient use must meet rigorous scientific and regulatory standards, requirements that the team behind the alleged cure had failed to demonstrate.