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Can unproven drugs be used?
Yes, in rare cases like the one described, where a patient faces a life-threatening condition with no other effective treatments, doctors can sometimes administer experimental drugs. This is often done under 'compassionate use' or 'expanded access' programmes, with strict ethical oversight and patient consent, as a last resort.
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