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IVERMECTIN / CANCER
CIA Document With Potential Cancer Cure Declassified After Being Hidden
Since 1951
from the desk of Joseph Patrick Jakubal
For decades, the CIA has faced accusations of hiding documents about a potential cure for cancer. Recently released files
show that U.S. intelligence reviewed Soviet research from 1951 suggesting surprising similarities between cancer tumors
and parasitic worms, which could have led to new treatments. The information was classified and kept
secret from the public for over 60 years.
The document, originally written in 1951 but only declassified in 2011, summarizes a Soviet
study that found both cancer cells and parasites store large amounts of glycogen (a type of energy) and survive under
very similar conditions. The research also showed that certain chemicals could target both parasites and cancer cells.
One drug, Myracyl D, was found to work against parasitic infections and tumors in lab tests.
Additional experiments demonstrated that some compounds disrupted nucleic acid production,
which is crucial for cancer growth. Tests on mice further supported these findings by showing tumors reacted differently
to chemicals than normal tissue did. This reinforced the theory that cancer and parasites share important biochemical
traits.
Although the document does not claim parasites cause cancer, its recent online reappearance
has angered many people. Critics argue that valuable medical research was buried during the Cold War instead of being
shared with scientists. One social media user wrote, "The CIA knew about this since 1951," while another incorrectly
claimed the files proved cancer is caused by parasites.
In reality, the Soviet study only noted biochemical parallels between the two, not a direct
cause. The original research came from Professor V.V. Alpatov, who published his findings in a Soviet science journal.
The CIA translated it because they believed it might be important for both medicine and national security during the
tense Cold War period.
One key similarity was their metabolic processes ... both parasitic worms and cancer cells can
produce energy without much oxygen, which helps them survive in harsh conditions. While intriguing, this does not mean
they are the same thing, only that some treatments might affect both.
The CIA has not commented on why this research remained classified for so long, leaving many questions unanswered about whether potential cancer treatments were delayed due to government secrecy.
See ... "Declassified CIA files reveal Cold War - era Soviet research linding parasites to cancer treatment"
(News Target, Mar 10, 2026)
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