I found the source and some similar stories from this guy
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/cancer-medicine-is-failing-us/
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/sorry-but-so-far-war-on-cancer-has-been-a-bust/
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/the-cancer-industry-hype-vs-reality/
All his search results show click bait attacks against the medical establishment.
My opinion of him is unprintable. Sorry for wasting your time.