Cancer patients increasingly sought prescriptions for ivermectin and benzimidazole after actor Mel Gibson discussed the unproven treatments on Joe Rogan's podcast in January 2025, with prescriptions among cancer patients rising 2.5 times despite no clinical evidence of safety or efficacy. Researchers warn the trend illustrates how celebrity endorsements can persuade people with life-threatening illnesses to pursue unproven alternatives instead of established treatments.
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Cancer patients increasingly sought prescriptions for ivermectin and benzimidazole after actor Mel Gibson discussed the unproven treatments on Joe Rogan's podcast in January 2025, with prescriptions among cancer patients rising 2.5 times despite no clinical evidence of safety or efficacy. Researchers warn the trend illustrates how celebrity endorsements can persuade people with life-threatening illnesses to pursue unproven alternatives instead of established treatments.