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Humaid Al-Shamsi: Let’s prioritize science and the guidance of specialists for the safety of all patients

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Jan 16, 2025, 23:12

Humaid Al-Shamsi: Let’s prioritize science and the guidance of specialists for the safety of all patients

Humaid Al-Shamsi, Founder and Director of Medical Oncology at Burjeel Medical City, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Recently, a video featuring Mel Gibson discussing deworming drugs, fenbendazole and ivermectin, as potential cancer cures has gone viral. While lab studies show these drugs may have activity against cancer cells when combined with chemotherapy, there is no solid evidence they are effective in humans.

For example, Joe Tippens, who claimed fenbendazole cured his stage 4 lung cancer, was also on advanced immunotherapy (Keytruda), which is known to benefit many cancer patients.

Similar rumors in South Korea in 2019 caused a frenzy, only for the actor who promoted them to later report no benefit before passing away.

Unapproved drugs can cause serious harm, including liver failure. While some stage 4 cancer patients do recover, this happens with advanced, evidence-based treatments under expert care.

Let’s prioritize science and the guidance of specialists for the safety of all patients.”

Proceed to the video attached to the post.

Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi is the Founder and Director of Medical Oncology at Burjeel Medical City and Chief Executive Officer of Burjeel Cancer Institute. He serves as President of the Emirates Oncology Society and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Oncology at the University of Sharjah. Prof. Humaid holds board certifications from the USA, Canada, and the UK in medical oncology and internal medicine.

Recognized as the sole certified Gastrointestinal Oncologist in the UAE, his practice focuses on various solid tumors, including breast, colon, gastric, and lung cancers. Additionally, he’s the first UAE national trained in palliative care, and he actively advises governmental committees to improve cancer care standards in the UAE and the region.

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