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After a video featuring former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu went viral, in which he discussed his wife’s breast cancer treatment as “starving the cancer by avoiding dairy and sugar,” doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital issued a warning that diet alone cannot cure cancer. They emphasized that while diet is important for supporting treatment and improving outcomes, effective cancer treatment typically involves medical interventions such as surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies.
In a post shared on X, oncologists from Tata Memorial Trust stated: “Diet alone is not a cure for cancer. Although it can play a significant role in enhancing treatment effectiveness and overall health, claims of curing cancer solely through dietary changes lack scientific support. Treatment plans should incorporate diet as a complementary strategy, customized to the individual’s cancer type and health status.”
Sidhu claimed in the video that his wife managed to “cure” her “incurable” cancer by avoiding dairy and sugar, and by consuming turmeric and neem. He mentioned that she ate her first meal at 10 a.m. and her last meal at 6:30 p.m.
In response, Tata Memorial doctors noted: “These claims are not backed by high-quality evidence. While research is ongoing into some of these substances, there is currently no clinical data to endorse their use as cancer treatments. We urge the public not to postpone proven medical treatments in favor of unverified remedies and to consult a doctor, especially a cancer specialist, if they experience any cancer symptoms. Early detection can lead to curable outcomes, and established treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.”
The statement was signed by at least 262 oncologists, both current and former, from Tata Memorial Hospital.
