Documents & Sources

Harry Hoxsey's story is documented in court records, congressional reports, and scientific research. These primary sources are part of the public record. We gather them here so you can examine the evidence for yourself.

Key Documents

The most important primary sources in the Hoxsey story:

The Fitzgerald Report (1953)

Congressional investigation into the suppression of cancer treatments. Special Counsel Benedict Fitzgerald concluded that "a conspiracy does exist" to stop treatments with "solid therapeutic value."

Source: Congressional Record Appendix, August 3, 1953 · PDF

Hoxsey v. Fishbein (1949)

The landmark libel case where Harry Hoxsey sued the AMA. Morris Fishbein admitted under oath that Hoxsey's paste DID cure external cancer. The court found Fishbein's statements "false, slanderous and libelous."

Citation: 83 F.Supp. 282, U.S. District Court, N.D. Texas (1949)

Independent Physicians' Report (1954)

Ten physicians conducted a two-day inspection of the Hoxsey clinic and signed a report stating the treatment was "superior to such conventional methods as x-ray, radium, or surgery."

Source: Signed report from independent medical committee

FDA "Public Beware" Warning (1956)

The unprecedented FDA public denunciation of the Hoxsey treatment—the first time the agency had ever publicly declared a cancer treatment fraudulent. Displayed in 46,000 post offices nationwide.

Source: FDA Public Warning Poster, April 4, 1956 · PDF

Books

"You Don't Have to Die" (1956)

By Harry M. Hoxsey

Harry Hoxsey's autobiography and the primary source for understanding his perspective. Contains the origin story of the formula, his battles with the AMA, patient testimonials, and court proceedings.

Read Free on Internet Archive

"When Healing Becomes a Crime" (2000)

By Kenny Ausubel

The companion book to the award-winning documentary. Provides extensive historical context and documents the broader pattern of suppression of alternative cancer treatments.

Available on Amazon

Documentary

"Hoxsey: How Healing Becomes a Crime" (1987)

Directed by Kenny Ausubel | 83 minutes | Winner of "Best Censored Stories" award

The definitive documentary on Hoxsey therapy. Features rare historical footage, patient testimonials, interviews with Mildred Nelson at the Bio-Medical Center, and footage from FDA and court proceedings. Essential viewing for understanding this story.

Watch Free on Plex → Amazon Prime →

Scientific Research

Modern research validating the anticancer properties of Hoxsey ingredients:

Berberine Clinical Trial (CBAR Study)

The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (2020) + 6-year follow-up (2024)

The largest RCT ever conducted on a Hoxsey ingredient. 1,108 participants across 7 hospitals. Found 36% vs. 47% colorectal adenoma recurrence (p=0.001). Six-year follow-up confirmed lasting benefits.

PubMed: Original Study

Arctigenin Phase I Trial (GBS-01)

Cancer Science (2016) | National Cancer Center Hospital East, Japan

First-in-human clinical trial of arctigenin (from burdock root) in pancreatic cancer patients. 15 patients, 1 partial response, 4 stable disease, no dose-limiting toxicities.

PubMed: GBS-01 Trial

USDA Assessment by James A. Duke

HerbalGram (1988) | Chief, USDA Plant Taxonomy Laboratory

Found 8 of 9 Hoxsey herbs demonstrated antitumor activity in animal models. Concluded the formula showed "very significant chemical and biological anticancer activity."

Government Reports

OTA Report - Chapter 4 (PDF)

1990 Congressional assessment of Hoxsey therapy

Princeton OTA Archive

Original source for Chapter 4

FDA Fishbein Interview

Morris Fishbein's perspective on Hoxsey

Internet Archive

Fitzgerald Report (multiple formats)

Historical Sources

Texas State Historical Association

Harry M. Hoxsey biography

WETA Boundary Stones

"Cancer War: The FDA vs. Harry Hoxsey"

Leagle

Hoxsey v. Fishbein court opinion

FDA Flickr

"Public Beware" poster photo

Critical Perspectives

We believe in showing all sides. Here are sources critical of Hoxsey therapy:

Memorial Sloan Kettering

Their assessment of Hoxsey therapy

McGill University

"The Hoxsey Hoax" - skeptical analysis