Can failed Ivermectin therapy affect my dad’s cancer at 50?

Question

Hello doctor,

Some people online are talking about Ivermectin being used as a cancer treatment and claiming it can cure cancer, and this has confused many patients, including my father, who is 50 and has lung cancer. We want to understand the truth from a medical perspective. Please tell me,

Why does Ivermectin fail as a cancer treatment for a 50-year-old lung patient?
Has it been properly studied in clinical trials for cancer treatment?
Can using such unproven treatments interfere with actual cancer therapy?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I hope you are well, and I wish your father a speedy recovery.

Regarding the medication you mentioned, Ivermectin is originally an antiparasitic drug. Some cases and laboratory studies have suggested that it may have an anticancer effect. However, is it is not proven to treat cancer, but we use it in clinical trials to see if it produces any effect.

It has no significant side effects, so we are not afraid of using it at all. It is generally very safe for humans. The second point is that it does not interfere with the medications the patient is taking for anticancer treatment, such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy, depending on the stage your father is in. So, it does not interfere with the cancer treatment we are giving in this case or stage. Therefore, we can use it within clinical trials without worrying much about side effects.

Regarding your father’s stage four lung cancer, the most important thing is the best supportive care and the emotional care that you provide as a family. It is also very important to continue immunotherapy. Try to ensure he eats well, fruits and vegetables should be washed properly, and that he drinks plenty of water. All of this helps strengthen his immunity and supports him in fighting the disease better.

I hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.