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The Lying Disease: Why do some people fake cancer online?

In The Stranger, an excellent feature by Cienna Madrid on people who fake cancer and other serious illnesses online, for the purpose of receiving sympathy and attention from strangers. Munchausen syndrome isn’t new, but the internet sure amplifies its effects. Read: “The Lying Disease.” (thanks, Jon D. Dean)

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