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Anyone have cancer with unknown primary?
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My 61-year-old husband was diagnosed with carcinoma of unknow primary. When the enlarged lymph node was detected, it was determined due to the location near the aorta, they could not aspirate it to test, so they did a surgery. They could not remove the lymph node as "everything came with it", so they took a cutting and sent it for testing. After 3 months, they came back with carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP). He had one round of chemo and immunotherapy, but it made him very sick, and he opted not to continue. At our last meeting with the oncologist, he said the prognosis is terminal with 6 - 9 months. I don't know what to expect or signs to look for as the cancer progresses.
Has anyone gone through this? Has anyone tried ivermectin? I've been reading about this.
Thanks,
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I am so sorry about your husbands cancer prognosis. My husband has cancer of unknown primary. He too had tonsillectomy and neck dissection. We had been in a fog of uncertainty for most of this year. We went to Rochester MN.Mayo Clinic for one month. Although they didn’t find the primary we have no regrets about going and seeking a second opinion. He had a TORS surgery there. We returned home for suggested treatment. He is now doing radiation and chemotherapy. I hope you find more support for yourself and your husband. My heart goes out to you as I know how hard it is not to know.
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@pacifcgirl60, there's a lot of information as well as misinformation circulating about ivermectin and its use as a treatment for cancer. It does not clear or cure cancer.
Ivermectin is used to treat river blindness (onchocerciasis), intestinal infection from threadworms (strongyloidiasis), and other kinds of worm infections. Ivermectin is an anthelmintic. It works by interfering with the nerve and muscle functions of worms, by paralyzing and killing them. (https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ivermectin-oral-route/description/drg-20064397)
Researchers are studying Ivermectin to see if it may be used as an anti-cancer drug and early studies show promise. Please note that this research is in the early stages (mice studies) and has not yet been tested in human trials. Ivermectin is not a proven standard treatment for cancer.
Ivermectin and other dewormers (anthelmintics) like fenbendazole can cause irreparable liver damage.
- Liver damage from Fenbendazole https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38706451/
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It is NOT safe to take ivermectin used in veterinary medicine. Please talk to your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medications or supplements that claim to fight or cure cancer.
Here's a clear and well-written article about repurposed drugs being researched for cancer.
- Separating fact from fiction: repurposed drugs in cancer treatment https://www.anticancerfund.org/en/blog/separating-fact-fiction-repurposed-drugs-cancer-treatment
It must be so hard to see your husband so sick with the treatments that are meant to treat him. While it is understandable that he has chosen to stop chemo and immunotherapy, you don't want to lose him so soon. We face a similar situation with my dad. I'm sure you have many questions. How are YOU doing? How are you feeling about all the decisions?