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The claim

Turmeric, neem water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water, and lifestyle changes can cure cancer, claims cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu

Rating

Doctors debunk the claim, saying there is no medical evidence supporting dietary or lifestyle changes as a cure for cancer

Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review reports that Sidhu credited turmeric, neem water, apple cider vinegar, lemon water and lifestyle changes for his wife’s recovery. It says experts found no high-quality evidence that these measures cure cancer and warned people not to delay proven treatment; the article also notes she received surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] First Check original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026