Why Scientists Are Revisiting a Polarizer

The nation’s top cancer institute takes a closer look at a disputed drug.

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The National Cancer Institute is studying ivermectin as a potential cancer treatment despite no new evidence prompting this research.
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Ivermectin's popularity surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, fueled by fringe medical groups promoting it as a miracle cure.
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Career scientists at the NCI express alarm over the decision to study ivermectin, citing concerns about diverting funds from promising research.
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Previous research suggests ivermectin may have anticancer effects, but there is no evidence of its safety or efficacy in treating cancer in humans.
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Patients are increasingly influenced by social media claims about ivermectin, leading some to delay effective cancer treatments.

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