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Rising number of cancer patients are skipping chemo and opting for ivermectin instead, analysis finds

Analysis shows a growing number of cancer patients are skipping chemotherapy and radiation in favor of ivermectin. The FDA has not approved the antiparasitic drug for cancer treatment. Medical experts warn that using the drug without physician supervision risks overdose.

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New reports indicate a 160% surge in prescriptions of the unproven treatment.

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  1. Cancer Patients Increasingly Opt for Ivermectin Over Chemotherapy

    Analysis shows a growing number of cancer patients are skipping chemotherapy and radiation in favor of ivermectin. The FDA has not approved the antiparasitic drug for cancer treatment. Medical experts warn that using the drug without physician supervision risks overdose.

    What's confirmed:

    • The FDA has not approved ivermectin to treat cancer.
    • Some cancer patients are choosing ivermectin instead of chemotherapy and radiation.
    • There is a lack of evidence that ivermectin works for treating cancer.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin cured cancer.
    • The Joe Rogan Experience has spread dangerous misinformation about cancer drugs.
    • Prescriptions of the unproven treatment are surging 160%.
    • ASCO cautioned nurses against the use of ivermectin and fenbendazole.
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