Amazon Removes Unproven Cancer Treatment Drugs After Investigation

A BBC investigation has found that animal dewormer fenbendazole and scabies drug ivermectin are being sold and promoted as unproven cancer treatments in the UK.

An undercover journalist bought the tablets for £100 from stairlift salesman Jason Sarver in south Wales, who claimed they could shrink tumours, and also found them for sale on Amazon. Macmillan Cancer Support expressed concern, noting a growing number of people asking about the medicines despite "zero real-world clinical evidence" they work. Amazon removed the products after being contacted, citing "proactive measures" against prohibited listings.

Senior doctors warned vulnerable patients could be harmed or delay conventional treatment. The investigation followed a tip-off from Rebecca Holder, whose father Bob, from Monmouthshire, was offered the drugs by Sarver during a stairlift discussion. Sarver sold the drugs to people through his work.

Ivermectin is prescription-only in the UK and not licensed for cancer treatment, while fenbendazole is not licensed for human use. The MHRA confirmed neither is approved for cancer. Cancer Research UK noted some anti-cancer data from mouse tests on fenbendazole but no proof it works in people.

Source: BBC UK

Amazon Removes Unproven Cancer Treatment Drugs After Investigation

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