Title: “Deceptive Treatment: The Case of the Faux Doctor”
A Michigan couple’s desperate search for cancer treatment led them to Georgia, where they entrusted a woman claiming to be a doctor. However, their journey took a tragic turn as they discovered the deception behind the so-called doctor’s credentials.
Mike and Valerie Hamlin’s ordeal began when Mike was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in 2021. Faced with a grim prognosis, they sought alternative treatments and heard about a woman named Azalea, who presented herself as Dr. Azalea Blaylock.
Despite lacking any medical license, Azalea marketed herself as a doctor on her website and social media platforms. She touted unconventional treatments, including liquid chlorophyll, as miraculous remedies for various ailments, garnering endorsements from celebrities.
Driven by hope and desperation, the Hamlins decided to pursue Azalea’s holistic treatment for Mike’s cancer. They paid a substantial sum, hoping for a miracle cure. However, their optimism quickly turned to alarm as they witnessed Azalea’s unorthodox methods and lack of medical professionalism.
Under Azalea’s care, Mike experienced dramatic weight loss and worsening health. Concerned, nurse practitioner Latrice Ellis raised doubts about Azalea’s credentials and practices. Her suspicions were confirmed when
