DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) Potentiation Therapy is a hot topic that has been the subject of much debate, so I want to give you all the information needed so that you and your medical team can make wise choices. If you Googled dimethyl sulfoxide’s uses, you could get a dozen answers ranging from an industrial solvent to cancer therapy. I’m serious. This non-toxic chemical compound really does have endless uses:

• Facilitates a more effective delivery of drugs into your cells. 
• Tissue and organ preservation.
• Targets cancer cells more selectively, potentially reducing the side effects associated with conventional chemotherapy.
• Decrease body pain (ie: rheumatoid arthritis).
• Speed up the healing of wounds, burns, and muscles and skeletal injuries.

But since you are here to learn how to heal breast cancer, I’m here to share the healing properties and huge potential of DMSO Potentiation Therapy for cancer management. 

How Does DMSO Potentiation Therapy Work?

On the cellular level, DMSO assists with cell detoxification, has an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens the immune system, and inhibits bacterial growth. All of which are critical for breast cancer healing. Let’s take a deeper look:

• Cellular detox: Since we all live in a world filled with toxins, detoxing is critical. Please learn more via these blogs: DMSA, Modified Citrus Pectin, Coffee Enemas, Poly-MVA®, EBOO, The Metabolic Theory, and Repair DNA. It is why Essential #2 is: Reduce Your Toxic Exposure. 
• Anti-inflammation. About 95% of ALL cancers have inflammation in common, and it impacts all stages of tumor development, including initiation, progression, and metastasis. Inflammation can cause cell proliferation and produce mutagenic free radicals and N-nitroso compounds. Learn how to reduce inflammation via this blog.
• Strengthen your immune system. A weak immune system allows cancer and all sorts of illnesses to thrive. 
• Inhibits bacterial growth. Certain infectious agents, such as bacteria and parasites, can cause cancer or increase the risk of cancer developing. Bacteria can manipulate their host cells during different phases of their infection cycle, which can affect the integrity of the host cell and contribute to cancer. Bacteria and infections can also weaken the immune system, making your body less able to fight off other cancer-causing infections. And some viruses, bacteria, and parasites also cause chronic inflammation, which may lead to cancer.

As you can see, detoxing, reducing inflammation and bacteria, and strengthening the immune system all play a major role in preventing and healing breast cancer. DMSO Potentiation Therapy can help with all of the above. Additionally, research suggests DMSO can penetrate biological membranes, which makes it useful as a carrier for certain medications. 

What Are Other Healing Benefits of DMSO Potentiation Therapy?

DMSO Potentiation Therapy is continually being experimented with and studied. The results have been mixed, so for everything, consult your medical team because they know your situation the best. That being said, here are a few other uses for DMSO Potentiation Therapy.

• Enhance cancer treatments. Some studies suggest that it can make chemotherapy more effective since it can help the therapy go straight to your cells and only impact the cancer cells—not the healthy ones. Please review this study to learn more.
• Help reduce complications from extravasation. It has been used to treat chemotherapy that has leaked into surrounding tissue, reducing toxicity. However, there is still debate about using DMSO to improve outcomes. Please talk to your medical team to see what is right for you. Please review this study to learn more.
• Anti-tumor activity. DMSO has shown anti-tumor activity in laboratory studies, but clinical studies have not been performed. This study states, “Thus, our data demonstrate that DMSO has a significant inhibitory effect on the growth and viability of the cancer cells tested.”
• Absorbs through the skin. For people who have trouble eating, allowing medication to absorb into the skin through the cell membrane and bypass the harsh digestive acids (that may kill treatments) can be a great alternative. 
• Assists in the healing process. DMSO treatment creates greater cell proliferation and binds healthy cells together when used at a proper dosage. This process allows the cells to assist the healing process more effectively. Please review this study to learn more.

Can DMSO Potentiation Therapy Be Harmful?

The American Cancer Society says there is no evidence to support the use of DMSO to treat cancer. They also claim, “Using it that way could cause serious delays in getting proper and effective treatment.” They also warn that no studies provide guidelines for determining the proper dose of DMSO.

Many other medical research publications and organizations also warn that the evidence for DMSO’s effectiveness is not convincing due to the lack of a control group in most human studies, and its safety is still unclear. They also state concerns about how industrial-grade DMSO contains impurities that could cause major health problems.

How Will I Receive DMSO Potentiation Therapy?

DMSO Potentiation Therapy is typically used as an intravenous infusion (IV) or as a topical cream. Both of these DMSO offerings aid medicines in positively affecting the different proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water present in the body. If you use it topically, you can also apply it with frankincense and coconut oil.

How long does DMSO take to absorb? 

While every case and person is different, on average, it can take about two months to see results. The next steps towards adjusting more or less DMSO are based on their response.

Are there any side effects?

Yes, it can leave a long-lasting garlic taste in your mouth, especially with prolonged treatment. Common side effects also include sedation, headache, dizziness, nausea, and urine discoloration. If you apply it topically to your skin, side effects can include hot, scaly, or itchy skin experiences. It can also negatively interact with other medications.

What’s The Future Of DMSO Potentiation Therapy?

Since DMSO is inexpensive and non-patentable, it does not give pharmaceutical companies any financial incentive to develop this therapeutic agent in cancer clinical applications. Sadly, everything is always about money for big companies that can fund research and clinical studies. Future non-profit and doctors-driven clinical investigations are needed to determine and prove the practical implementation of DMSO as a possible adjuvant drug, analgesic, and collaborative care therapy for people healing cancer.

 

Author: Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, better known as  Dr. V, is a Doctor of Chiropractic & has 44 years of experience in the wellness industry. For personalized support, please partner with a trained Breast Cancer Conqueror Coach.