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 : Jun 30 2025Statins
Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that some integrative oncologists use off-label to improve survival, although statins can have serious side effects.
. Last modified on : Jan 21 2025Rapamycin (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 : Apr 18 2025Propranolol and Other Beta Blockers
Our predecessor site BCCT summarizes the evidence regarding propranolol’s and other beta blockers’ effects with cancer.
. Last modified on : Jun 16 2025Non-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 : Jun 09 2025Metformin
Metformin, used to manage diabetes, may lower cancer risk and improve survival, mostly among people with diabetes or high blood sugar.
. Last modified on : Jan 18 2025Mebendazole 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 : Apr 09 2025