For a kid who grew up watching the space race, the idea of America being able to land a man on the moon was simply incredible. What I learned in those formative years was that science, technology, engineering, and math were the way forward. It’s a belief I still hold.
In medicine, those advancements led researchers to develop Leuprorelin, the first in a new class of drugs for the treatment of prostate cancer. Having just finished an 18-month regimen of lupron injections, I am thankful for the research partnerships that led to the drug’s existence. But this month’s post isn’t about STEM programs or research, it’s about the flip side of technology, when it’s used by crooks to steal money. Welcome to the world of medical scams, where being forewarned is definitely the way to protect yourself and your money.
