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2024-05-08 23:02:21
There is no proof that the dog deworming drug fenbendazole can cure human cancer. Cancer Research UK says there’s insufficient evidence that fenbendazole can cure cancer or is safe for humans. [Link] [Link] [Link]
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2024-05-08 23:45:19
Fenbendazole is an anthelmintic drug used to treat parasitic infections in animals. The translation from animal models to human cancer treatment is not straightforward and requires extensive testing to ensure safety. Treating cancer in humans is unproven. [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] Facts: [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]
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2024-05-09 14:08:06
No one said it'll 100% guaranteed work for humans. They're asking why there aren't human trials Both notes are saying "there's no trials on humans" Doesn't add any context, just regurgitation.
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2024-05-09 15:18:55
Usually animal trials are conducted before costly and risky human trials are attempted. In two 2023 an animal trial failed to show benefits of simply administering Fenbendazole on tumour growth. Future research on how the drug could be administered is needed. [Link] [Link]
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2024-05-09 17:52:39
“Conclusion: FZ-incorporated PLGA nanoparticles exerted significant anti-cancer effects in EOC cells and xenograft models including PDX. These results warrant further investigation in clinical trials.” [Link]
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2024-05-10 12:20:49
Fenbendazole is a drug used to treat parasites in animals. While there have been anecdotal reports and some studies suggesting it might have potential anti-cancer properties, more research is needed to determine its effectiveness and safety for treating cancer in humans [Link]
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2024-05-10 12:33:21
Fenbendazole is a drug used to treat parasites in animals. While there have been anecdotal reports and some studies suggesting it might have potential anti-cancer properties, more research is needed to determine its effectiveness and safety for treating cancer in humans [Link]
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