Sonali Bendre Sparks Debate on Autophagy & Naturopathy in Cancer Recovery

In this report, India Today’s Sneha Mordani explores the controversy surrounding actor Sonali Bendre’s comments on using autophagy and naturopathy in her cancer journey. While Bendre clarified her post was personal, medical experts debate the scientific validity of these methods for preventing recurrence. An unidentified medical expert explains that while autophagy is a 'double-edged process' that can sometimes protect cancer cells, it also helps eliminate damaged ones. The expert notes, 'If I use Indian traditional medicine to prevent a cancer recurrence, then we should do more research into it rather than criticizing her.'