Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Hina Khan's Ice Bath Raises Questions About Cancer Treatment
Hina Khan, a popular actress, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in June 2024.
She posted a video on Instagram of herself taking an ice bath while she was being treated.
Some people think the cold water might help her fight cancer, but doctors say there is no proof that it works.
The ice bath can help athletes recover from sore muscles, but it can also be risky for people with heart problems or nerve pain from chemotherapy.
Doctors advise patients to stick to proven cancer treatments and talk to their doctors before trying new therapies like ice baths.
Actress Hina Khan shared an Instagram video of herself taking an ice bath while undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer.
The ice bath, performed under medical supervision, sparked debate over its potential benefits for cancer patients.
Medical experts, including Dr Siddharth Shanker Sood, say there is no scientific evidence that cold‑water immersion can cure or treat cancer.
Ice baths may offer muscle recovery benefits for athletes but can pose risks such as cardiovascular stress and worsening chemotherapy‑induced neuropathy.
Patients are advised to rely on evidence‑based treatments and consult oncologists before trying complementary therapies.
- Who
- Hina Khan and Dr Siddharth Shanker Sood
- What
- Ice bath therapy during cancer treatment
- When
- June 2024 announcement and recent Instagram post
- Where
- Instagram, under medical supervision at Fortis Hospital Faridabad
- Why
- To potentially aid recovery, but experts warn it does not treat cancer
- Patient
- Hina Khan
- Diagnosis
- Stage 3 breast cancer
- Therapy
- Ice bath (cold‑water immersion)
- Medical opinion
- No evidence of cancer cure
- Risks
- Cardiovascular stress, neuropathy