# Ivermectin and Cancer: Dr. William Makis Discusses Research and Chemotherapy

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2117980938906837491
- Source account: [@rxmeds_store](https://x.com/rxmeds_store)
- Source language: English
- Duration: 1:45
- Published: 2026-11-04
- Canonical URL: https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy

## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy) Are we finally letting the cat out of the bag on chemotherapy?

[0:04](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=4) Some describe it as barbaric, out of date, terrible, a poison in the body. Why are we still doing this, by the way?

[0:10](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=10) And is the Trump administration ignoring one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer treatment from a drug that's been sitting on pharmacy shelves for decades, the one that Jimmy Kimmel made fun of as horse paste?

[0:24](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=24) So for years, ivermectin has been at the center of controversy, but thanks to the COVID era. But now researchers are asking a very different question: Could this inexpensive, widely used drug have a role in directly fighting cancer? Well, Dr. William Makis has been on the front lines of this research, which is accelerating.

[0:42](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=42) Multiple clinical trials underway. New proposals submitted to Florida's Cancer Innovation Fund, which we're gonna get more details on in a second.

[0:52](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=52) So even if this part of the research hold up- holds up in rigorous human trials, it could challenge some longstanding assumptions about how we treat cancer, chemo, radiation, and then open the door to entirely new combinations and strategies. And it seems like maybe the floodgates are finally starting to open. The dam is breaking.

[1:11](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=71) Find another metaphor that you can throw out there, but I'm excited to see this happening. Joining me now is Dr. William Makis back on the show.

[1:19](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=79) Great to have you here, Doc. Thanks for having me again.

[1:22](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=82) So, okay, a couple of things before we get into some of the updates on the trials and researchers and what you're doing with the fund in Florida specifically. But you were o- on social media talking about a very high-profile cancer case, Susie Wiles, who sits at the right

[1:37](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/4Rx1eim1dTEm/en/ivermectin-and-cancer-dr-william-makis-discusses-research-and-chemotherapy?t=97) hand of President Donald Trump, and left office a little while ago under medical conditions, went through chemotherapy.