# Chhavi Mittal considered diet over cancer therapy, doctors warn 2026-08-07T17:05:05+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor and breast cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal has revealed she briefly considered replacing cancer treatment with diet alone, hoping healthy eating and stress reduction could beat the disease. Oncologists warn that relying solely on unproven remedies instead of evidence-based therapy can allow tumours to grow and spread, drastically reducing survival chances. Mittal ultimately chose conventional treatment and now urges others not to believe viral success stories online, as they are exceptions, not medical proof. Doctors stress that complementary practices like nutrition and exercise should support, not replace, surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. They also caution against herbal supplements that may interfere with cancer medicines. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: alternative therapy, cancer, Chhavi Mittal, diet, misinformation, oncologists Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chhavi-mittal-considered-diet-over-cancer-therapy-doctors-warn/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chhavi-mittal-considered-diet-over-cancer-therapy-doctors-warn/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.