The Cancer Act of 1939

Harley Street practitioner claimed he could cure cancer and HIV with lifestyle changes and herbs, court hears

Man in court for rare prosecution under The Cancer Act 1939 which prohibits advertisements offering to treat or to cure cancer

Errol Denton claimed he could cure cancer and HIV with lifestyle changes and herbs Photo: Central News

A Harley Street practitioner claimed he could cure cancer and HIV with "lifestyle changes and herbs", a court heard.

Errol Denton also advised women not to wear bras as a tip for fending off "acidity" in the breasts, Westminster Magistrates court was told.

He used his personal twitter account to boast: "Cancer, diabetes, HIV, etc etc, all curable without the big pharmaceuticals", it is alleged.

Denton's website, www.livebloodtest.com  advertises a form of blood test, involving 'a very powerful microscope', used to detect 'imbalances'.

One article claimed, "I have advised women for years not to wear bras.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10510345/Harley-Street-practitioner-claimed-he-could-cure-cancer-and-HIV-with-lifestyle-changes-and-herbs-court-hears.html