Nonconventional approaches
Source-grounded information on approaches people ask about — support for symptoms, approaches being investigated, and claims without reliable evidence. Not a dismissal and not a recommendation.
What is known
RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) — a specific cannabis preparation
RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) is a specific homemade cannabis extract — a thick oil high in THC, made from cannabis plants using a solvent.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Evidence for symptom support, not tumor outcomes
Ivermectin (a repurposed drug — investigational, not approved for glioblastoma)
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug approved for treating certain parasitic infections.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Disulfiram (a repurposed drug — phase 1 trial in glioblastoma, not approved)
Disulfiram (Antabuse) is a drug approved for treating alcohol dependence.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Metformin (a repurposed drug — preclinical and early clinical studies, not approved for glioblastoma)
Metformin is a widely used drug for type 2 diabetes.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
High-dose Vitamin C
Very high-dose (intravenous) vitamin C has been studied as a possible complementary cancer treatment, including glioblastoma.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Mind-Body Practices and Meditation
Mind-body techniques like meditation, mindfulness practice, and yoga help cope with stress and anxiety.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Evidence for symptom support, not tumor outcomes
Ketogenic Diet
A ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrates and high in fat, shifting the body to burn fat instead of glucose.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Curcumin
Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric (a spice).
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Cannabis contains active compounds (cannabinoids like THC and CBD) that act on receptors in the body.
Preliminary — not yet clinically reviewed
Claims not yet verified against their sources
Evidence for symptom support, not tumor outcomes