This site is still under development. Information, features, and some organizational
aspects of the data still need further work and will change as we continue building.

Cannabis/CBD Oil

Cannabis/CBD Oil is a supplement, botanical, or biologic intervention discussed for symptom support, inflammation, immune modulation, metabolism, detoxification, or direct anticancer claims depending on the source. In cancer care, it should be evaluated by evidence level, intended use, safety, interactions, and whether it is being used as conventional treatment, supportive care, an experimental adjunct, or an alternative claim.

Articles

Gerson Therapy: Diet, Food Lists, Dangers, and More

Ryan Raman; medically reviewed by Julie Scott | Healthline

Cancer; Gerson therapy; natural-only protocol; patient education; safety concerns

Patient-facing explanation of the Gerson therapy diet/protocol, including foods, claimed rationale, and safety/evidence concerns. Useful for public-facing context on natural-only cancer protocols.

Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know

Gina Van Thomme; Marie Eclache | MD Anderson Cancerwise | Public / Patient

acupuncture, cancer treatment side effects, patient education

MD Anderson patient education article on symptom-oriented acupuncture during cancer treatment, symptoms addressed, and safety screening.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

National Cancer Institute | National Cancer Institute | Public / Patient

cancer, CAM, supportive care, safety

NCI overview explaining that cancer patients may use CAM to cope with treatment side effects, comfort themselves, or try to treat cancer, and that CAM should be discussed with the care team. Used to frame grounding as supportive rather than curative.

Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) for Cancer: Does It Work?

Markham Heid; medically reviewed by Jennifer Robinson | WebMD | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Consumer health overview explaining what RSO is, high-THC content, legal status, and evidence context around cancer claims.

Can Rick Simpson Oil Treat Cancer?

Jacquelyn Cafasso; medically reviewed by Yamini Ranchod | Healthline | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Healthline article summarizing RSO claims, cannabis/cannabinoid research context, side effects, legal risks, and treatment cautions.

Rick Simpson oil for cancer: What is it, and does it work?

Jon Johnson; medically reviewed by Eloise Theisen | Medical News Today | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Overview of RSO, claimed cancer uses, THC content, side effects, and the state of research on cannabis and cancer.

Gerson Therapy (PDQ) - Health Professional Version

National Cancer Institute | National Cancer Institute

Cancer; Gerson therapy; natural-only protocol; diet; coffee enemas; evidence review

NCI PDQ review of the Gerson regimen, a natural-only/diet-detox cancer protocol. Included because it describes the protocol and evidence concerns; it does not establish effectiveness.

Cannabis

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

MSKCC herb monograph on cannabis, mechanisms, evidence, cautions, and oncology guidance.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ) - Patient Version

National Cancer Institute | National Cancer Institute | Public / Patient

Cancer; cannabis; cannabinoids; CBD; symptom management

NCI patient summary on cannabis/cannabinoids for symptoms and FDA approval status.

Dosage Information

Phoenix Tears / Rick Simpson | Phoenix Tears | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Official Phoenix Tears page describing Simpson's suggested RSO dosing schedule and related usage notes.

FAQ about RSO

Phoenix Tears / Rick Simpson | Phoenix Tears | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Official FAQ covering Rick Simpson's views on RSO production materials, cannabis strains, solvents, safety cautions, and preparation context.

Graviola (soursop)

Cancer Research UK | Cancer Research UK | Public / Patient

graviola, soursop, cancer

Cancer Research UK: lab studies exist but no reliable human evidence; nerve/liver/kidney and drug-interaction concerns.

Producing The Oil

Phoenix Tears / Rick Simpson | Phoenix Tears | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Official Phoenix Tears instructions page describing the Rick Simpson process for producing concentrated cannabis oil.

Solvent Residue In The Oil

Phoenix Tears / Rick Simpson | Phoenix Tears | Public / Patient

Rick Simpson Oil / cannabis and cancer

Official Phoenix Tears article discussing Rick Simpson's position on solvent residue concerns in finished cannabis oil.

The Best Exercise for Your Immune System: Rebounding!

Chris Wark | Chris Beat Cancer | Both

Rebounding and cancer-survivor lifestyle

Patient-advocate/wellness article connecting rebounding with lymphatic movement and describing Wark's personal cancer-recovery exercise routine.
All Protocols