Question 235 of 433
What about ivermectin, fenbendazole, and other “hidden” cancer cures?
The short answer
There is no good human evidence that they treat cancer, and the stories about suppressed cures do not hold up.
These are anti-parasite drugs that kill cancer cells in a laboratory dish, as many substances do. Testimonials circulate widely. I have looked hard at these claims, including sympathetically, because my patients ask and because I understand the hope behind the question. What I found is that no controlled trial shows benefit, and that the real harm is delay: people postponing surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy that works.
If you want to try something alongside proven treatment, tell your oncologist. Do not try it instead.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
NOT DEMONSTRATED — Cancer patients: ivermectin or fenbendazole is not an established substitute for oncology treatment.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 16, Q235 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.