A recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience has triggered a notable spike in interest for alternative cancer treatments. During the episode, actor Mel Gibson stated that a version of the antiparasitic drug Ivermectin was used to successfully treat three of his friends for cancer.
Medical experts caution that such claims are not supported by clinical evidence and warn against pursuing unproven therapies in place of conventional medical care. The incident highlights the powerful influence of high-profile media figures on public health decisions.