Dr. Banu Symington
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Dr. Banu Symington is one of only five full-time oncologists in Wyoming and is close to retirement.
She sees misinformation and conspiracy theories putting patients in peril.
Some, for example, are taking an anti-parasite drug because it was endorsed on a conservative podcast as a treatment for cancer.
Experts say the shortage of doctors in rural areas is making this problem worse.
But the Trump administration's changes to immigration and health policies are also making recruitment of clinicians tougher in America's rural communities.
Dr. Banu Symington is one of only five full-time oncologists in Wyoming and is close to retirement.
She sees misinformation and conspiracy theories putting patients in peril.
Some, for example, are taking an anti-parasite drug because it was endorsed on a conservative podcast as a treatment for cancer.
Experts say the shortage of doctors in rural areas is making this problem worse.
But the Trump administration's changes to immigration and health policies are also making recruitment of clinicians tougher in America's rural communities.