Ivermectin isn't a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise -- here's how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Ivermectin isn't a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise

Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it's a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people.

Ivermectin isn't a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise -- here's how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Though researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it's effective against cancer.

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Ivermectin is a deworming drug intended for use in animals, including horses and cows. AP Photo/Ted S. WarrenThough researchers have been studying the animal deworming drug ivermectin for decades, there is no evidence that it’s a safe or effective way to treat cancer in people. However, a June 2026 study put the topic back in the spotlight. After being downloaded more than 85,000 times before its official publication, the study gained traction o…