The present invention relates to the use of compound 1-[4-methylthiophenyl]-3-[3,5- dimethyl-4-carboxydimethylmethyloxyphenyl]prop-2-en-1-one for treating fibrotic diseases and cancers.La presente invención se refiere al uso del compuesto 1-[4-metiltiofenil]-3-[3,5-dimeti-4-carboxidimetilmetiloxifenil]p rop-2-en-1-ona para tratar enfermedades fibróticas y cánceres.