Edmond man says cheap drug for dogs cured his cancer

A Dire Diagnosis00:00:25

Two years ago, Joe Tippens was diagnosed with widespread small cell lung cancer in multiple organs, with doctors giving him less than a 1% chance of survival and a life expectancy of three months. He was advised to go home and call hospice.

An Unconventional Cure00:01:07

In desperation, Tippens received a tip from a farmer to try an anti-parasitic dog de-wormer. Three months later, he claims his cancer was gone, a recovery that has left doctors questioning and others skeptical.

Scientific Interest and Remaining Questions00:01:32

Cancer researchers, like Stephen Prescott, are cautiously optimistic due to existing scientific work on the anti-parasitic's potential. However, questions remain whether it was solely the de-wormer, or a combination with daily Vitamin E and CBD oil, or an experimental drug he was also taking. Tippens emphasizes he was the only one cured among 1100 patients on that clinical trial.

Case Study and Public Reaction00:02:23

Prescott is now working with Tippens to organize a rigorous clinical case study. Tippens, having saved a significant amount compared to traditional treatments, shares his story on an online blog, receiving both positive feedback and accusations of false hope. He believes saving even one other person makes it worthwhile.

Hope for the Future00:03:02

Currently, all that is certain is Joe Tippens' survival. Future research will determine if this dog medicine could indeed be a new cancer cure for humans.