CANNABIS CURED ME TWICE By Ed Rosenthal
Ed Rosenthal surrounded by cannabis — a plant he has spent much of his life studying, growing, and advocating for. Photo by Jane Klein.
When Colorado voters legalized cannabis in 2014, I was attending a big party in Denver. I remarked that cannabis was a miracle drug because I had just been “cured” by the vote to legalize. I no longer needed a prescription to treat my “latent glaucoma” As far as I was concerned, the problem seemed to disappear that evening—at least within what I consider the Four Seasons State. You know, in Colorado you can experience all four seasons in a single weekend.
Then two years later, California voters passed Prop 64, legalizing adult cannabis use. I could clearly see that my battle with “latent glaucoma” was coming to an end in my home state, too.
Then, about seven years ago, my physician noticed a spike in my PSA numbers, a blood test often used as an indicator of prostate cancer. A biopsy confirmed that the indicators were correct.
My doctor discussed different action plans, none of which appealed to me. Instead, I suggested treatment with CBD. My doctor was dubious, but because the cancer was considered slow growing, he said I could start the treatment and see how things were going in 6 months.
A little about my doctor: he is in his 40s, grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and was familiar with cannabis and had heard about its medical uses, but had no experience with it medically.
Six months later, my PSA numbers had gone down. Subsequent tests continued to show the same trend.
About a month ago, my doctor performed another biopsy. Much to his surprise the cancer was no longer detectable.
The 25 mg CBD capsules Ed used during the past year as part of his daily regimen. Photo by Jane Klein.
Over the years, my regimen was five or six capsules, each containing either 25 or 30 mg of CBD, twice a day—roughly 150–175 mg per dose and 300–350 mg daily. Some capsules also contained some CBG and other non-intoxicating cannabinoids. I also use a tremendous amount of cannabis daily, mostly by inhalation, so I was getting substantial amounts of THC as well. I used no other medicines, special foods or special diets to treat the cancer. I can say with some certainty - Cannabis Is Nature’s Miracle.
My cancer disappeared while I was using CBD. I can't tell you that my experience proves cannabis cures cancer. But I can tell you what happened to me.
To me, that's something worth investigating.
Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual experiences and results may vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis, cannabinoids, supplements, or any other substance to treat a medical condition or before making changes to an existing treatment plan.