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Oncology Dietitian Urges Patients to Avoid Soursop as Cancer Treatment

Cancer Research UK says there is no reliable human evidence for benefit.

Overview

  • Nichole Andrews told followers that soursop, also called graviola, should not be used as a cancer therapy and warned it can cause side effects during treatment.
  • Cancer Research UK reports that graviola has shown only in‑vitro effects on certain cancer cells, with no clinical trials demonstrating benefit in people.
  • The charity cautions that some graviola compounds have been linked to nerve damage and movement‑disorder–like symptoms, with evidence they can cross into the brain.
  • Reputable scientific organizations do not endorse online graviola products marketed as cancer cures, contrary to widespread internet claims.
  • Experts say occasional dietary consumption is unlikely to be harmful, but patients should consult their clinicians before trying complementary therapies.