The World Cancer Research Fund International reported an estimated 18.1 million cancer cases worldwide in 2020. The disease is also the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. This growing number makes the prevention of cancer one of the most significant public health challenges of the 21st century.

While cancer treatments vary depending on the type of cancer and its severity, some of the most common include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, each with underlying side effects.

Today, Rick Simpson and his famous Rick Simpson Oil (RSO), a popular cannabis product, changed the game of cancer treatments. Inspired by Simpson’s personal story of healing, many cancer patients now use cannabis as an alternative treatment to the disease.

 

Beating health odds with THC

Simpson’s belief in the healing powers of RSO came from his personal experience with cannabis. When he suffered post-concussion syndrome in 1997 after falling from a ladder, no prescription medication relieved his symptoms. This experience prompted Simpson to experiment with medical cannabis, which helped him relax and sleep.

Later in 2003, Simpson also was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. He decided to try full-extract cannabis oil after learning that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) kills cancer cells in mice in a National Cancer Institute study. Simpson applied the oil to the injured area, and a few days later, the wound healed.

After discovering the product’s efficacy, Simpson made it his mission to spread the word about RSO and increase its accessibility so that more cancer patients could access it.

 

The healing powers of THC

Unlike many other cannabis oils, RSO is high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive chemical that reduces pain and inflammation, according to studies. RSO has become popular among cancer patients for its potential to relieve pain, symptoms, and even side effects of chemotherapy, like nausea and vomiting. Some research suggests that cannabis can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells, making it a potential treatment for some types of cancer.

“Cancer patients and their friends/family seek an alternative to chemotherapy and radiation. Many had failed chemo or radiation treatments and got even worse. They used our RSO and got better. Some even became cancer-free,” RSO explains.

RSO mainly works as an alternative treatment to cancer. However, some who have used it also claim that it has helped treat other conditions such as high blood pressure, infections, chronic inflammation, arthritis, asthma, drug addiction, depression, and multiple sclerosis.

Patients can administer RSO using a syringe-like applicator. The patient’s level of pain will determine the dose and frequency. Ideally, the patient should consume 60 grams of oil over 90 days. It can be consumed alone or with food and beverages.

 

Purchasing RSO

Simpson has made shipping for RSO available worldwide. Aside from the 50 states in the USA, RSO has been successfully launched in all European Union (EU) nations and is also accessible in other regions such as Australia, Canada, Israel, India, Pakistan, Korea, and the Philippines.

Their official website provides shipping instructions for the product. It also features different variants, including tinctures, suppositories, capsules, and gummies.