Tullio Simoncini

Tullio Simoncini (1951 – May 20, 2024) was an Italian physician known for alternative medicine advocacy. He is known for the claim that cancer is caused by the fungus Candida albicans, and has argued that cancer is a form of candida overgrowth. He also is known for claims that cancer can be cured with intravenous sodium bicarbonate. On his website, Simoncini says that he was formerly an oncologist. But that designation has been challenged by the medical community because of his use of sodium bicarbonate in the treatment of cancer. The mainstream medical community rejects Simoncini's hypothesis, citing a lack of peer-reviewed studies that support it. 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. The site does not endorse any cures, including treatment with sodium bicarbonate. Quackwatch lists sodium bicarbonate injections as a "dubious treatment". Simoncini died on May 20, 2024, from heart illness.