Navjot Sidhu`s Claims On Wife`s Cancer Cure Spark Debate As Doctors Stress On Evidence-based Treatments

Navjot Sidhu`s claims about his wife`s cancer cure through diet have sparked a debate, with doctors urging reliance on proven medical treatments.

Oncologists from Tata Memorial Hospital have raised concerns over Congress leader Navjot Sidhu’s recent claims that his wife, Navjot Kaur, overcame cancer through a strict dietary regimen. They emphasized that there is no scientific evidence to support such assertions and cautioned patients against following unproven remedies. 

Dr. CS Pramesh, Director of Tata Memorial Hospital, criticized the claims, describing them as “unscientific and baseless.” 

"Parts of the video imply that starving the cancer by not eating dairy products and sugar, consuming haldi (turmeric) and neem helped cure her 'incurable' cancer... These comments have no high-quality evidence to support them," he said. 

He added, "She defeated cancer not because we had money but because she was disciplined and followed a strict routine. Cancer can be treated effectively even at government hospitals." 

While Sidhu highlighted his wife’s resilience and disciplined approach, oncologists have urged the public to rely only on scientifically proven treatments for cancer. They caution that misinformation could deter patients from seeking effective medical care, potentially putting lives at risk.