# Big Pharma's Blind Spot: The Repurposed Drugs That Fight Cancer w/ Paul Marik MD

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Podcast: [David Gornoski](https://stenobird.com/podcast/david-gornoski-348303)
Published: 2026-02-27T20:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dr Paul Marik, author of "Cancer Care: The Role of Repurposed Drugs and Metabolic Interventions in Treating Cancer," joins David Gornoski to talk about the use of repurposed drugs, where traditional oncology fails, usage of Ivermectin and Mebendazole, the effectiveness of treatment using Vitamin D, why we must focus on activating the immune system instead of destroying it, whether MAHA has been successful, and more. Buy Dr Marik's book on Amazon here . Follow Dr Marik on X here . Follow David Gornoski on X here . Visit aneighborschoice.com for more

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