Cancer patients are choosing ivermectin over chemo, and doctors are concerned

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1. 12d ago

   Oncologists warn of disinformation as cancer patients seek ivermectin

   Doctors are fighting a disinformation epidemic as patients claim the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin treats cancer. Medical experts state the drug is not a proven cancer treatment. Professionals are now focusing on how to guide patients away from these misleading claims.

   What's confirmed:

   • Medical professionals describe the spread of ivermectin claims as a disinformation epidemic.
   • Ivermectin is not a proven cancer treatment.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Trials for ivermectin exist in TNBC.
   confidence 90%
2. 16d ago

   Cancer Patients Increasingly Opt for Ivermectin Over Chemotherapy

   Medical professionals are concerned as a growing number of cancer patients choose ivermectin over standard chemotherapy. This trend follows claims from public figures and a lack of evidence supporting the drug's effectiveness for cancer. Prescriptions for the unproven treatment have surged.

   What's confirmed:

   • Cancer patients are choosing ivermectin instead of chemotherapy.
   • There is a lack of evidence that ivermectin works for treating cancer.
   • Doctors have expressed concern regarding patients opting for ivermectin over chemo.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin cured cancer.
   • Prescriptions of ivermectin have surged 160%.
   • Scientists suggest the Joe Rogan Experience has spread dangerous misinformation about cancer drugs.
   • A 2023 study in Loja, Ecuador, found 19% of respondents used ivermectin as an adjunct to cancer treatment.
   • Dr. William Makis popularized repurposed drug protocols combining ivermectin with supplements and lifestyle changes.
   confidence 90%