RSO, CBD and Cancer: A Case Study of Sorts
Before we dive into an incredibly important case study, it is important to recognize that the following report is built solely on anecdotal evidence and has not been evaluated by the FDA. That being said, when a stage 3 cancer patient is able to use RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) and CBD to help shrink their tumor and get clear enough margins to remove their tumor, I truly feel that it is information that must be shared with the world. All names in this case study have been changed to respect anonymity while sharing the patient’s story.
Background
Susan is a woman in her early 40s who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2021. She was immediately put on chemotherapy, with the goal of simply reducing the tumor size enough to get clear surgical margins for a mastectomy. A mastectomy is a procedure where a breast cancer patient has all or part of their breast removed to effectively remove all cancer cells that are hiding within. It is generally only advised to undergo this procedure if the surgeons are confident that they can remove 100% of the cancerous cells.
As the years progressed, so did Susan’s tumors size. She never saw any measurable tumor reduction despite 2.5 years and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, the tumor just kept growing. I was introduced to Susan on May 18th, 2024, exactly six months ago. At that point, Susan’s tumor had grown and her cancer had progressed to stage three. The 2.5 years of chemotherapy never shrunk the tumor but most likely just delayed its inevitable growth. Susan was willing to try all natural healing modalities that could support her chemotherapy.
Protocol and Treatment
I talked to Susan about RSO (Rick Simpson Oil), CBD (cannabidiol) and CBG (cannabigerol), explaining that the RSO protocol ramps up to 1 gram (approximately 700mg) of THC consumed daily. Susan has two young children and did not feel like it was realistic to consume the suggested level of THC associated with the RSO protocol. I recommended that Susan consume at least 700mg of total cannabinoids daily, split between RSO (THC), a THC-free hemp CBD/ CBG tincture, and a 4500mg hemp CBD + 1200mg RSO topical salve.
After three days using only the topical on her breast, localized to the tumor’s location in her body, and prior to any oral consumption, Susan reached out to say: “Wow, the redness and aching in my breast has already gone way down.” She claimed that she could feel an improvement in the stiffness and pain levels in her breast and felt a healing sensation in her breast for the first time in years. This early feedback was very encouraging. It was at this point that Susan began orally consuming the RSO and CBD on a daily basis. She began taking 200mg of CBD/CBG 2–3 times daily and started with 10mg of RSO daily. We also supplied Susan with 4500mg full-spectrum CBD topicals, which we infused with 1200mg of RSO. Over the following months, Susan ramped up to 20-30mg doses of RSO daily, 300mg CBD / CBG three times daily, and topically using at least 150mg of CBD + RSO salve daily. At this point she was consuming about 1000mg daily between all of the different cannabinoids and delivery systems.
Even though the RSO protocol suggests ramping up to 700mg of THC daily, I recognize that this is an unrealistic dose for most adults who are not already daily cannabis users. My thought process on adding CBD was twofold: CBD counteracts the psychoactive effects of THC by sending opposing signals to the same endocannabinoid receptors. Additionally, CBD and CBG are believed to be anti-inflammatory and have many all-natural healing properties that can help supplement the levels of total cannabinoids required by a given cancer patient. Since tumor growth is an inflammatory process, I suspected that bombarding the tumor with all-natural, anti- inflammatory supplements only has the potential to help. The addition of CBD/CBG counteracted the psychoactive effects of THC, which allowed Susan to escalate her dose more rapidly, while also offering complementary healing properties.
Results
At the end of October, Susan had a scan that revealed a 15% shrinkage in her tumor! The doctors said that they could now achieve clear margins for a mastectomy and scheduled her procedure for 11/12/2024. Susan’s surgery is complete, and she is now cancer-free as a result of combining CBD and RSO both topically and orally with her chemotherapy practice.
Despite 2.5 years of chemotherapy, Susan’s doctors had still observed no tumor shrinkage as it continued growing and advancing to stage 3. After just 5.5 months of chemotherapy combined with CBD, CBG, and THC, she saw a measurable reduction in her tumor size. According to the CDC, “Certain cannabinoids can be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy, as well as in treating neuropathic pain (pain caused by damaged nerves).” So, CBD and cannabis may not be a replacement for chemotherapy, but it certainly serves as a great complement to chemotherapy by helping to counteract the side effects, making the body more receptive to and tolerant of the treatment. It is impossible to say if the cannabinoids actually attacked or shrunk Susan’s tumor, or they simply made her body more receptive to her chemotherapy treatment. Regardless, cannabis is certainly proving to have its place in treating diseases like breast cancer.
IMPORTANT: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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