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

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

Summary

Some cancer patients are choosing to use ivermectin, a drug normally for treating parasites, instead of chemotherapy. Doctors are worried because ivermectin is not proven to treat cancer and skipping chemotherapy can be harmful.

Key Facts

  • Ivermectin is usually used to treat parasite infections, often in animals.
  • Some cancer patients are using it instead of standard chemotherapy treatments.
  • Chemotherapy is the common and scientifically supported treatment for many cancers.
  • Doctors are concerned about the safety and effectiveness of using ivermectin for cancer.
  • Using unproven treatments can delay proper cancer care and affect patient outcomes.
  • Ivermectin’s role in medicine does not include cancer treatment based on current evidence.
  • The trend of patients choosing ivermectin comes after its recent attention during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Medical experts urge patients to follow evidence-based cancer treatments prescribed by oncologists.
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