Fenben lab fenbendazol is an antiparasitic medication used to treat parasitic infections in animals. Some studies suggest that fenbendazole might slow or stop cancer cell growth in laboratory tests of cells and mice, but it isn’t approved for treating cancer in humans and there isn’t sufficient evidence from randomized clinical trials to show that it cures cancer in people.
A popular anecdotal claim that fenbendazole cures cancer spread on social media after it was made in the United States by cancer survivor Robert Tippens. The anecdote isn’t backed by scientific research and doesn’t account for any other conventional treatments that Tippens received at the time of his remission, which could have contributed to his recovery.
The anecdote also doesn’t mention that he wasn’t in a clinical trial for fenbendazole and his experience may be highly unusual. The drug isn’t widely available in the United States and it’s not recommended for use in pets without a veterinarian’s prescription.
Fenbendazole (FZ) is an inexpensive and readily available anti-parasitic drug that belongs to the benzimidazole class of drugs. This group of drugs destabilizes microtubules by inhibiting tubulin polymerization.
In a study of A549 human lung cancer cells, fenbendazole induced a G2/M arrest through the same mechanism as mitotic catastrophe elicited by vinca alkaloids and paclitaxel. FZ also stabilized WT p53, provided moderate microtubule disruption and interfered with cancer cells’ glucose metabolism.
It isn’t known how fenbendazole might prevent cancer, but it’s believed that the drug might prevent tumors by inhibiting the production of certain enzymes involved in cell cycle progression and cell replication. FZ might also prevent the development of resistant strains of cancer by preventing the accumulation of mutations in the cellular DNA.
Fenbendazole is an oral medication that comes in granules and liquid suspension. Liquid forms should be mixed with food and given to pets by mouth. It should be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature and away from sunlight. When preparing the medication for your pet, follow the directions and cautions on the label. If your pet experiences a reaction to the medication, call your veterinarian immediately. Occasionally, the medication can cause a serious allergic reaction in some dogs and cats. This can include facial swelling, itching, hives, seizures and shock. This can be fatal if not treated promptly with emergency medical care.
