Fenbendazole and antihelmintics in the treatment of cancer

I wonder if Cancer Research UK could consider funding research into Fenbendazole and antihelmintics more generally? 

I'm a cancer survivor full belt and braces chemo, radio, surgery.., but my aunt who was diagnosed after me was not doing well under regular treatment and things were looking increasingly dire, until she additionally went on a regimen with antihelmintics prescribed by an alternative practitioner - and her cancer markers that were ever rising (metastatic bc) are now plummeting (to the surprise of her regular docs who would likely have warned her off like Cancer Research UK seems to do as well).

I know it's true that "there is no clinical evidence" as I have read elsewhere on your site. But the clinical trials will never be funded by the pharma industry - since pharma companies will not make money off a medicine that will then be available off-license (and may even reduce the need for their current licensed drugs). 

Also, I imagine some people turning to CRUK for advice are patients for whom other treatments have stopped working, and who have not much to lose. So it would be great if CRUK could be really careful not to blanket warn people off treatments that may in fact work. Even I would have thought the idea of turning to a licensed drug for animals like fenbendazole was not sensible, if it weren't for my aunt. Her success also makes me trust Joe Tippins's story. If you have not read it, please do read his entire blog The Blog – Get Busy Living. You might also wish to read these case studies, to see some verified examples of success via fenbendazole: https://www.scitechnol.com/peer-review/fenbendazole-enhancing-antitumor-effect-a-case-series-2Kms.php?article_id=14307

 A charity needs to step in, I think, for the good of cancer patients.

Worth considering? It could be the most impactful Cancer Research study ever.

  • I agree, one way or another if theres even a chance it could help it should be fully investagated.

  • Hello and thank you for posting,

    I am glad to learn that you have gotten through your cancer treatment and how well your aunt is doing.

    I can appreciate your interest in trials for fenbandazole and antihelmintics.

    As you have mentioned Cancer Research UK primarily funds cancer research and clinical trials. We fund many different types of research which are in line with our research strategy. The four main areas of research that Cancer Research UK funds are, prevention, early diagnosis, the biology of cancer cells, and treatment

    Getting funding for research is complicated. Scientists approach us for funding. An application has to be put forward by independent scientific experts in the research community who make recommendations for funding that is in line with the Cancer Research UK strategy and within the budgets that are set. The grants are awarded in open competition and only after all funding applications are thoroughly looked at through scientific peer review by appropriately qualified experts.

    You can read more about how we deliver research how people apply for research funding and how it is awarded on our website.

    So, I am afraid applying for funding to do research is not straightforward. I realise this reply is disappointing to read because it isn't straightforward. I hope the above links help give some insight into Cancer Research UK and how they fund trials.

    Kind regards

    Jemma