Mom played ‘leading role’ in influencing daughter, 23, to refuse chemo and do frequent coffee enemas: coroner

The tragic case of Paloma Shemirani, who died at 23 after refusing chemotherapy for her non-Hodgkin lymphoma, highlights the dangers of misinformation in health decisions. A coroner revealed that her mother played a significant role in influencing her choice to pursue alternative treatments like coffee enemas instead of conventional medicine. This situation raises critical questions about the impact of parental guidance on health choices and the importance of seeking professional medical advice.