I’ve read a lot about it for the brain. it stops the creation of tau, which is the current favorite word among neurologists, who say it causes Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.
I have no idea about cancer. But the incidence rate in india is lower and they use this a lot.
I offered powdered turmeric to my friend but she said she needed the actual plant. These can be bought in Chinese markets - they look like orange worms or caterpillars.