Katie Price slammed for ‘abhorrent’ claim that CBD oil can cure tumours
There is no evidence to support her claim.
Katie Price has angered fans with ‘abhorrent’ post appearing to suggest using CBD oil reduced the size of a tumour in a two-year-old girl.
In conversation with boxer Anthony Fowler and his wife Serena about their daughter Roma’s tumour, she attributed a tumour ‘shrinking’ to the use of the oil.
‘Very serious chat with @serenasophiax and @afowler06 about their 2 year old daughter who had a tumour in her leg,’ Katie wrote.
She continued: ‘They refused hospital treatment and healed her themselves which is amazing.’
Katie goes on to promote the CBD oil from a brand owned by the former Olympian as a treatment for ‘fibromyalgia, arthritis, anxiety/depression any aches/pains or insomnia.’
In the video, she shared: ‘Your daughter, on her leg and she took this. What was it she had a tumour? They’ve shown me the pictures of before and after from using CBD where it shrunk it all.’
Her parents claim Roma was ‘healed’ by the oil (Picture: @KatiePrice/X)The parents of Roma – who own the company Katie was promoting – doubled down on the claims in the comments with Anthony writing: ‘I made to make my little girls bodies able to heal herself.’
Cannabidiol oil, more commonly known as CBD, is derived from cannabis and used for pain relief and relaxation.
Unlike the plant in other forms, the oil version has none of the mind-altering elements and is just for pain symptoms and stress.
What the experts say about CBD oilThere is no strong clinical evidence that it has any ability to shrink tumours, as confirmed to Metro by skin cancer specialist Dr Emily Alfonsi.
There is no scientific or clinical evidence to support Katie’s claim (Picture: @KatiePrice/X)‘I want to clarify an important point for anyone reading this,’ she said. ‘While stories like this can be incredibly emotional, there is currently no scientific or clinical evidence to support the idea that CBD oil can cure tumours or cancer in humans.’
Dr Emily, who owns Shade Skin private clinic, added: ‘Misinformation, especially when it involves serious illnesses like cancer, can be harmful – and celebrities should know better.
‘In the UK, CBD products are only approved for very specific medical uses, and cancer treatment is not one of them.
‘Clinical trials are ongoing, but to date, no regulatory body endorses CBD oil as a replacement for conventional therapies.’
Katie wrapped up her post with a 40% off code and shared: ‘I literally get people thanking me everyday this is started posting. [sic]’
Boxer Antony Fowler owns the CBD oil brand (Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)During the video, co-owner Serena calls it ‘amazing’ as they continue to discuss how sceptical people are about the oil.
They add that you ‘can’t knock it until you try it’, after which Katie then turns on all her ‘haters out there’ who dismissed her for trying it.
‘I think you need some of this with your anger issues,’ she added trolls should take some and ‘chill out’.
The comments section was flooded with people furious at Katie for claiming the oil could, at the very least, shrink if not cure a tumour.
‘Nah bro don’t be selling cbd as a way of curing tumours,’ said sports account AndStillBoxing.
CBD oil can reduce stress and pain (Picture: @KatiePrice/X)‘This is abhorrent,’ added andjamwar as kpeanut2512 slammed: ‘Katie do better! This is awful.’
‘Desperate. And dangerous,’ said David Hicks while annuskaodena wrote: ‘You can’t cure a toddler’s tumour with CBD drops.’
For anyone who is looking at alternative medicines, Dr Emily advised: ‘Please consult with qualified healthcare professionals before considering any alternative treatments.
‘If you’re based in the UK, speak to your oncology team and refer to trusted resources like the NHS or Cancer Research UK for safe, evidence-based advice.’
Metro has reached out to Katie Price for comment.
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