ivermectin and chemo

@moshi, 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 combined with other chemotherapy drugs or targeted drugs is being studied in early clinical trials and shows promise in patients for whom conventional chemotherapy has not worked in some cancer types. It may be effective against drug-resistant cancer cells.

– Ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drug https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7505114/

- Ivermectin and other dewormers (anthelmintic) like fenbendazole can cause irreparable liver damage.
- Liver damage from Fenbendazole https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38706451/

Important
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.

My oncologist is totally ok with cannaboid derivatives (CBD, CBN, CBG)... of which there has not been enough studies. It makes my little mind wonder why these potential cures aren't looked at further... and I can only speculate it's based on the drug industry wheel and cannaboids can't be controlled by pharmacies.
Ivermectin falls into this speculation for me, especially with it's potential to assist my chemo in targeting any tnbc bad cells. If my cancer were further progressed I wouldn't hesitate on delving into it further, but am still considering it as a "after chemo" preventative. For now I'll eat my walnuts, quinoa, chia seeds, salmon.... and a pie .... ha ha....

@moshi, studies are on going in all the areas you mention, including positive effects of diet. 😉

Thanks so much for asking this question it has been on my mind! I have been diagnosed with metastatic BC in my bones and the first line of treatment selected with me had zero impact. I am now starting a new med. Will it work? For how long? Does one wait until I am completely crippled by cancer and then wait to try these less studies alternatives? It is easy for research/doctors to say well there haven't been clinical trials on Ivermectin so you shouldn't try it. Is there a clinical trial going on right now? If so, sign me up!! I am willing to bet there isn't because pharmaceuticals can't monetize it as it is a generic drug (with specific FDA approval). I might feel less cynical if I knew there was a medication that will work for me. If all it took was eating well and exercise I wouldn't be dealing with cancer as I have spent the better part of my life in fitness and health and wellness. I teach and follow that to a T! Sorry to vent. Frustrated, yes. Angry, heck yes!