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Drug banned in Guernsey amid fears it's not fit for consumption

Guernsey's health department is urging all users or former users of a controversial cancer drug GcMAF to contact their GP.

The unlicenced drug has been banned after its UK factory closed amid fears materials used aren't fit for human consumption.

Hundreds of islanders have already pleaded with politicians and health officials to have the ban lifted.

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GcMAF users urged to tell their doctors

Guernsey's health department is urging all users or former users of a controversial cancer drug to contact their GP.

The updated advice to islanders who take GcMAF, which has been banned amid fears over its safety, says the government cannot license the drug as there have been no formal clinical trials.

This comes as Guernsey's Health and Social Services Department have updated their frequently asked questions (FAQ) fact-sheet about the drug.

The fact-sheet is in response to the most often asked questions or comments that have been received by the department, in a bid to offer the public a better understanding of the issue.

The government has continued to stress that it's sympathetic to those who want to take it for life threatening diseases, but it has a duty to protect the public.

Without further medical evidence to back claims it cures diseases such as cancer, the department say they will not be able to legalise the protein drug.

Hundreds of islanders have already pleaded with politicians and health officials to have the ban lifted.

You can find the updated FAQ fact-sheet here.

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