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Natural and alternative remedies for cancer, ranked by the evidence

4 remedies we have researched for cancer, strongest evidence first. The score says how far up the evidence ladder each one has climbed, not whether it will work for you.

A research summary, not a substitute for treatment. Talk to the oncologist before adding any supplement, and do not delay or replace treatment.

1. Turmeric (curcumin)3/5 LimitedSmall or mixed human studies suggest curcumin may help some chemotherapy regimens or ease treatment side effects, but controlled trials on tumors disagree and the strongest positive one used an intravenous form.26 human studies read · 14 findings beyond Google
2. Fenbendazole (veterinary dewormer)2/5 PreliminaryAnimal studies and case reports suggest fenbendazole has some anti-cancer activity in cells and mice, but no human trial has tested it, the only PubMed case series of remissions was retracted, and most published human cases describe liver injury.6 human studies read · 8 findings beyond Google
3. Ivermectin (antiparasitic drug)2/5 PreliminaryAnimal studies and case reports suggest ivermectin slows cancer cells and tumors in mice, but no controlled trial in people with cancer has reported results, the largest human report was retracted, and published cases include serious poisoning.6 human studies read · 8 findings beyond Google
4. IP6 (inositol hexaphosphate)2/5 PreliminaryAnimal studies and case reports suggest IP6 may act against several kinds of cancer, but no controlled human trial has measured its effect on tumors.2 human studies read · 6 findings beyond Google

How we score · New remedies are added every day.