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Be sure before sharing FACTSHEET: Papaya leaves and cancer treatment

Do papaya leaves actually have properties in curing cancer? What other facts are there? that patients have the right to know before deciding to try Sure Before Sharing Center, check with Dr. Phakakrong Kwankhao, head of the Empirical Evidence Center. Chao Phraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital and Prof. Dr. Isarang Nuchprayoon, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Papaya leaves and cancer treatment From the current information, it cannot be determined for sure. Papaya leaf boiled water Can it really cure late-stage cancer? Some reports found that Papaya leaf boiled water May have anti-cancer effects But at this time there have been no studies in humans. Dr. Phakakrong said that cancer is a complex disease. If you look at the information on patients who use papaya leaves. The amount is not very concentrated. The papaya itself has food properties. But there are still prohibitions. or caution in certain groups of people, such as patients with liver problems pregnant woman Breastfeeding women, children, etc. However, After eating, you must follow up. The important thing is not to believe that any one method will be good. Because we don't have much information yet. As for the people who came out to give information in the clip that was shared on social media, it was true that they used it. and truly healed There is information that he uses After the doctor has not treated the disease So he came to eat papaya leaves. But considering the reality of treating cancer with papaya leaves, it is considered that there are many points that can be applied to every cancer patient. Prof. Dr. Isarang said that at present there is no scientific evidence. It is stated that papaya leaves have properties that can help treat or fight cancer. 'Other people who ate papaya leaves did not recover according to the clip shared. Papaya leaves aren't the only thing he makes. You can see that he eats papaya leaves and eats other foods that he wants to eat, eats meat, eats anything, he can eat it all. which makes him happy And this is some thing that everyone should consider as an important part. At least we already have cancer. We should make our lives happy.' However, experts would like to warn patients. The general public says Don't believe that any one method will work. You must take care of your body holistically, especially your mind. Interview with Dr. Phakakrong: January 5, 2024 Interview with Prof. Dr. Itsarang: December 9, 2020 Fact checked by: Peeraphon Anutarasothi Compiled by: Chayanit Phongsai Source: Thai News Agency