Psilocybin
Psilocybin, which is produced by many species of mushrooms, is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound which has shown substantial effects for managing anxiety and depression among people with cancer.
. Last modified on : Dec 16 2024Timing of Therapies
Our predecessor site BCCT summarizes the evidence regarding the effects of timing of therapies with cancer.
. Last modified on : Feb 13 2024Statins
Our predecessor site BCCT summarizes the evidence regarding statins’ effects with cancer.
. Last modified on : Jun 21 2024Rapamycin (Sirolimus)
By blocking certain functions of the mTOR enzyme, rapamycin reduces cell growth. It therefore may be useful in treating or preventing proliferative diseases, including cancer.
. Last modified on : Feb 27 2023Propranolol and Other Beta Blockers
Our predecessor site BCCT summarizes the evidence regarding propranolol’s and other beta blockers’ effects with cancer.
. Last modified on : Jan 14 2024Non-aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used to reduce inflammation, with notable benefits in increasing survival and reducing risk of several types of cancer; expert consensus is that the risks of harm from using these drugs long-term for prevention are greater than the benefits for many people.
. Last modified on : Dec 19 2023Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, may lower cancer risk and improve survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Sep 27 2024Mebendazole or Fenbendazole
Mebendazole, a prescription drug used in humans to treat parasites, and fenbendazole, a treatment for parasites in animals, show promising but so far very preliminary evidence of anticancer effects.
. Last modified on : Sep 27 2024Low-dose Naltrexone
This prescription drug is used off-label in low doses to treat people with cancer, with notable but very preliminary successes in cases where the cancers were difficult-to-treat or quite advanced.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2024Insulin Potentiation Therapy
Insulin potentiation therapy combines insulin with chemotherapy with a goal of enhancing treatment effects.
. Last modified on : Nov 19 2024