Prostate cancer treatment with ivermectin and fenbedizal

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I've been diagnosed with prostate cancer...wish to treat with alternative means

  • Hi Greggorio

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. My name is Sherrye and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I’m sorry to learn you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, this understandably must be an emotional time for you, there are several ways Macmillan can support you with how you are feeling.

    When it comes to your treatment plan the best people to discuss this with are your oncology team, being your consultant and clinical nurse specialist (CNS) as they know your situation best and what the best treatment plan is for you.

    It’s natural to want to explore alternative treatments but this should always be discussed with your team beforehand as not all alternative treatments are safe and may not provide any benefit at all.

    Fenbendazole is used in veterinary medicine to treat animal gastrointestinal parasites. The use of fenbendazole for cancer is still experimental and unproven, more studies are needed to determine its safety for humans.

    Ivermectin is used to treat parasites in humans, but it only licenced for that at present.

    If you are not keen on the treatment you’re being offered I would encourage a talk with your cancer team about any other options that may be available to you at this time.

    I hope this information helps. Please feel free to get back in touch if you want more information or support.

    Best wishes,

    Sherrye H,

    Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm), send us an email or contact us through webchat.

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