Navjot Singh Sidhu claims wife's cancer cured by 'raw turmeric, neem leaves'; doctors react
Cricket legend Navjot Singh Sidhu recently claimed that 'lifestyle change helped his wife to become cancer-free'. His remarks went viral, compelling doctors to warn the public that 'there is no such proven theory yet' and asking them 'not to delay treatment'.
PTC News Desk: Cricket legend Navjot Singh Sidhu recently claimed that 'lifestyle change helped his wife to become cancer-free'. His remarks went viral, compelling doctors to warn the public that 'there is no such proven theory yet' and asking them 'not to delay treatment'.
The director of Tata Memorial Hospital, along with nearly 260 oncologists, refuted Navjot Singh Sidhu's claims that a strict diet helped his wife cure stage 4 breast cancer.
Sidhu attended a press conference outside his Amritsar home on Thursday to announce that his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, is cancer-free. Sidhu claimed that his wife Navjot Kaur kept a strict lifestyle during her recovery. Her daily routine comprised lemon water, raw turmeric, apple cider vinegar, neem leaves, and tulsi. She consumed liquids made from pumpkin, pomegranate, amla, beetroot, and walnuts, as well as sour fruits. Her diet was centred on anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer nutrients. Cooking was done using coconut oil, cold-pressed oils, or almond oil. Her morning tea was spiced with cinnamon, cloves, jaggery, and cardamom.
"She beat cancer not because we had money, but because she was disciplined and followed a strict routine. Cancer can be properly treated even in government hospitals," he stated.
However, a panel of 262 doctors from Tata Memorial Hospital concluded that there is currently no clinical data to support their use as anti-cancer drugs.
"A video of a former cricketer describing his wife's treatment for her breast cancer has been circulating widely on social media. Parts of the video imply that "starving cancer by not eating dairy products and sugar," consuming haldi (turmeric), and neem helped cure her "incurable" cancer. These statements have no high-quality evidence to support them. While research is ongoing for some of these products, there is no clinical data currently to recommend their use as anti-cancer agents." the letter read.
"We urge the public not to delay their treatment by following unproven remedies, but rather to consult a doctor, preferably a cancer specialist, if they have any symptoms of cancer. Cancer is curable if detected early, and proven treatments for cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy," it added.