Tullio Simoncini
Tullio Simoncini (born 1951) is a former Italian physician known for
The mainstream medical community rejects Simoncini's hypothesis, citing a lack of peer-reviewed studies that support it.[4] The American Association for Cancer Research has recently written that research shows an association between fungi, including Candida, and cancer but has not determined causation.[5] The site does not endorse any cures, including treatment with sodium bicarbonate.
Quackwatch lists sodium bicarbonate injections as a "dubious treatment".[6]
Criminal convictions
Simoncini was tried and found guilty of fraud and manslaughter in 2006 after a patient died after receiving his treatment.[7]
In 2018, Simoncini received a 5-year jail sentence for culpable manslaughter of a cancer patient in 2011.[8]
Subsequent controversy
In 2012, Simoncini became involved in a controversy when he was invited to a conference in Totnes, England, by the Arcturus Clinic. Trading Standards then accused the clinic of violating the Cancer Act 1939 because they had published information that "offer[ed] to treat any person for cancer." Stephen Hopwood, the clinic's manager, described Simoncini's invitation as a "misunderstanding".[9]
See also
- List of ineffective cancer treatments
References
- ^ P (25 March 2012). "Oncologist Discovers True Cause of Cancer with Dr. Tullio Simoncini and Ashley James on the Learn True Health Podcast". Daily Express. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Simoncini, Tullio (August–September 2007). "Is the Cause of Cancer a Common Fungus?" (PDF). Nexus. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ "Totnes cancer conference investigated by Trading Standards". BBC News. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ "Sodium Bicarbonate". American Cancer Society. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ PhD, Neha J. Pancholi (8 December 2022). "The Fungus Within Us: The Mycobiome's Emerging Role in Cancer". American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "A Special Message for Cancer Patients Seeking "Alternative" Treatments". Quackwatch. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ Lavinia, Gianvito (21 May 2006). "Medico condannato: omicidio colposo" [Doctor convicted: manslaughter]. Corriere della Sera (in Italian). Milan. Archived from the original on 6 November 2008.
- ^ "Doc gets 5 yrs for treating cancer". ANSA.it. 15 January 2018.
- ^ "No action over Totnes 'baking soda' cancer doctor". BBC News. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
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