The Medical Advisor

Despite  trillions spent on cancer research  ( The Lancet Oncology ), cancer still  kills around 10 million people a year  ( WHO ) and is a leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer research continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, with new treatments offering hope to millions of patients worldwide. The 2026 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting took place in San Diego from April 17-22 and reflected how cancer research continues to evolve. Progress is increasingly driven by how advances across biology, technology, and policy come together to shape how we understand disease, develop new treatments, and bring them into practice. A central theme this year was the continued focus on cancer as more than just a collection of tumor cells. It is shaped by a complex ecosystem — immune cells, surrounding tissue, metabolism, and even the microbiome — all interacting in dynamic ways. Credit:  ...

Abstract Background: Advanced prostate cancer, including metastatic hormone-sensitive and castration-resistant forms, often develops resistance to standard androgen deprivation therapies, highlighting the need for novel adjunctive strategies. Repurposed antiparasitic agents such as fenbendazole and ivermectin have garnered attention for their potential anticancer properties, supported by preclinical studies demonstrating microtubule disruption, apoptosis induction, and metastasis inhibition. Methods: This compilation reviews 126 case reports from 2024–2026, sourced from peer-reviewed publications, social media platforms, and personal testimonials. Protocols typically involved fenbendazole (222–2000 mg/day) and ivermectin (1–2 mg/kg/day), often combined with adjuncts l...