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| - Last Updated on January 3, 2023 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
A video on social media claims Hoxsey Herbal Therapy found in the 20th century can cure cancer naturally. We fact-checked and found the claim to be Mostly False.
The Claim
A video on Facebook claims a man named Harry M. Hoxsey found the cure for cancer in the 20th century and has been arrested multiple times for treating cancer with herbs and diet.
Fact Check
Who is Harry M. Hoxsey?
According to the U.S. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) Hoxsey is a self-proclaimed medical, naturopath, and oiling expert. He remained in controversies and was arrested numerous times for practicing with no license
What is Hoxsey Herbal Therapy?
Hoxsey Therapy or Hoxsey Method is an alternative/complementary medical treatment promoted as a cure for cancer since the 20th century. The treatment consists of a herbal paste/mixture to treat types of cancers, combined with laxatives, douches, vitamin supplements, and dietary changes.
Can Hoxsey Herbal Therapy cures cancer naturally?
No evidence can show Hoxsey Herbal Therapy cures cancer naturally. A complete cure means the treatment can kill cancer cells, prevent their multiplication and inhibit the formation of new cancer cells, which no scientific evidence confirms Hoxsey Herbal Therapy has accomplished successfully. As Hoxsey sold his products in the U.S.A., we found no approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center that confirms Hoxsey Therapy is an effective cancer treatment.
Even if Hoxsey Herbal Therapy is effective, the product needs to be approved by governing bodies before being made available to the public.
Dr. P. Rammanohar, Research Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda said, ‘Cancer is not a single disease and there is no remedy for cancer. Different types of cancer are treated with different procedures. One drug does not work across all cancers.’
THIP MEDIA previously fact-checked a similar claim that says Rick Simpson oil cure cancer.
What can be the dangers of trying to cure cancer through herbal remedies and not seeking medical advice?
Cancer is a dangerous disease because it grows uncontrollably if not treated on time. Relying solely on home remedies and not seeking proper cancer treatment can worsen the condition to make the disease incurable.
Dr. Sarthak Moharir, Oncologist at HCG Cancer Centre in Vadodara, Gujarat, said ‘Special diet or diet modifications do not cure cancer. Diet is very important for patients undergoing cancer treatment and it is advised they take a balanced meal with all macros and micronutrients as prescribed by their dietary counselor’.
Even Dr. Naveen Sanchety and Dr. Manish Singhal who are renowned cancer specialists confirm that herbal products cannot cure cancer. Also, diet improves the body’s ability to bear with cancer treatment and fight the disease.
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