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Jul 23, 2026 · Industry Insights

How ‘Cancer Is Cured’ Sells Anything: Uncovering the Cognitive Tricks Behind Sales Pitches

The article dissects how salespeople exploit cognitive biases such as the halo effect, assumption acceptance, and availability heuristic—linking the claim that cancer can be cured to unrelated health products—to manipulate consumer trust and drive purchases.