Patient Information — Cairns Haematology

Patients

Ivermectin, Fenbendazole and Cancer: A Conversation I Recently Had With a Patient

A short explanation for people who may have come across these claims online Recently, I saw a patient with newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Like many thoughtful and proactive patients, he had been doing some reading online about possible treatments. During our conversation he mentioned that he had come across information suggesting that ivermectin could be used to treat cancer. He had even found a book promoting this idea.

Ivo Andrejco · 10 Mar 2026

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General Non-malignant Haematology

Is my iron really high?

Is my iron really high? Iron levels are often checked when you go to see doctors with fatigue, malaise, or weakness or when your blood shows anaemia which requires further investigations. The problem with iron test is that it has 5 components which can give a variety of combinations, some are high and some are low and then the interpretation becomes challenging. I have therefore decide to take a look at the common iron test result which often leads to further investigations as well as you often being told that you have high iron levels and you need be venesected (blood letting).

Ivo Andrejco · 1 Mar 2026

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Patients

Monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance (MGUS)

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) happens when abnormal white blood cells make abnormal proteins called M proteins. M proteins don’t usually cause issues. Most people with MGUS don’t have symptoms. But a small percentage of people with this condition may develop blood cancer or a more serious blood disorder.

Ivo Andrejco · 1 Mar 2026

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