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A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Using Cannabis to Cope With Chemotherapy
A medical marijuana regimen can help cancer patients manage the negative effects of chemotherapy.
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A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Using Cannabis to Cope With Chemotherapy
A medical marijuana regimen can help cancer patients manage the negative effects of chemotherapy.
It works for sure. I know that some oncologists oppose it when patients are undergoing certain regimens claiming it can interfere with the chemotherapeutic agents. A couple of years ago I read a post on another cannabis forum about a young cancer survivor who died during treatment due to a combo of a compromised immune system and contaminated (bacteria. and/or fungus) weed.
When I was first sick over twenty years ago I asked oncologist at the time about it and he basically said "You can do it but let me try to alleviate the nausea first. We can always try it in pill form too." What he gave me worked and I didn't investigate any further. Ultimately, it's about more than just alleviating nausea... it just helps in so many other ways.
New Research Shows Potential for Medicinal Cannabis to Inhibit Cancer Cells
The body of evidence for cannabis as a cancer treatment continues to grow.
With new studies taking place at ever-increasing rates, it appears the promise of medical cannabis is increasing every day. The anti-inflammatory effects of THC and CBD, both cannabinoids found in cannabis, have been touted as treatments for everything from epilepsy to even Covid-19. Many studies have reported that the endocannabinoid system could be a new interesting target for the treatment of many cancer types. In 2017, The International Journal of Oncology published a report saying “
Phytocannabinoids possess anticancer activity when used alone, and a number have also been shown to combine favourably with each other in vitro in leukaemia cells to generate improved activity. We have investigated the effect of pairing cannabinoids and assessed their anticancer activity in cell line models. Those most effective were then used with the common anti-leukaemia drugs cytarabine and vincristine, and the effects of this combination therapy on cell death studied in vitro.”
Now, new research conducted by the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute have demonstrated that cannabis derivatives can either kill or inhibit cancer cells. These anti-cancer effects have the advantage of working without impacting normal cells.
These preliminary conclusions are the result of years of studies by acclaimed cancer researcher Dr Matt Dun. The research was done in collaboration with biotech company Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG). The company produces a cannabis variant that contains less than 1% THC tetrahydrocannabinol. Referred to as THC, this is the psychoactive component that gets users ‘high.’ The proprietary plant ‘Eve’, has markedly high amounts of the anti-inflammatory compound cannabidiol (CBD).
“ANTG wanted me to test it against cancer, so we initially used leukaemia cells and were really surprised by how sensitive they were ” Dr Dun boasted to the media. “At the same time, cannabis didn’t kill normal bone marrow cells, nor normal healthy neutrophils.”
“We then realised there was a cancer-selective mechanism involved, and we’ve spent the past couple of years trying to find the answer.”
A recent medical paper “Can Hemp Help?” by international journal Cancers, investigated the potential anti-cancer benefits of both CBD and THC. “There are trials around the world testing cannabis formulations containing THC as a cancer treatment, but if you’re on that therapy your quality of life is impacted,” Dun said. “You can’t drive, for example, and clinicians are justifiably reluctant to prescribe a child something that could cause hallucinations or other side-effects.
“The CBD variety looks to have greater efficacy, low toxicity and fewer side-effects, which potentially makes it an ideal complementary therapy to combine with other anti-cancer compounds.”
“We need to understand the mechanism so we can find ways to add other drugs that amplify the effect, and week by week we’re getting more clues. It’s really exciting and important if we want to move this into a therapeutic.”
Dun hopes the new studies can destigmatize a treatment that otherwise is taboo. “Hopefully our work will help to lessen the stigma behind prescribing cannabis, particularly varieties that have minimal side-effects, especially if used in combination with current standard-of-care therapies and radiotherapy. Until then, though, people should continue to seek advice from their usual medical practitioner.”
The National Institute of Health issued a report in 2019 extolling the potential benefits of cannabis extracts in mitigating cancer cell growth. The report said “The ability of plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids to control cancer cell growth, invasion, and death has been demonstrated in numerous experimental studies using cancer cell lines and genetically engineered mouse models. Also, different types of cannabinoids may have different modes of action.”
With an ever growing body of research on the efficacy of cannabis as medicine, the science behind the plant could serve as an impetus for nationwide legalization.
The body of evidence for cannabis as a cancer treatment continues to grow.
With new studies taking place at ever-increasing rates, it appears the promise of medical cannabis is increasing every day. The anti-inflammatory effects of THC and CBD, both cannabinoids found in cannabis, have been touted as treatments for everything from epilepsy to even Covid-19. Many studies have reported that the endocannabinoid system could be a new interesting target for the treatment of many cancer types. In 2017, The International Journal of Oncology published a report saying “
Phytocannabinoids possess anticancer activity when used alone, and a number have also been shown to combine favourably with each other in vitro in leukaemia cells to generate improved activity. We have investigated the effect of pairing cannabinoids and assessed their anticancer activity in cell line models. Those most effective were then used with the common anti-leukaemia drugs cytarabine and vincristine, and the effects of this combination therapy on cell death studied in vitro.”
Now, new research conducted by the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute have demonstrated that cannabis derivatives can either kill or inhibit cancer cells. These anti-cancer effects have the advantage of working without impacting normal cells.
These preliminary conclusions are the result of years of studies by acclaimed cancer researcher Dr Matt Dun. The research was done in collaboration with biotech company Australian Natural Therapeutics Group (ANTG). The company produces a cannabis variant that contains less than 1% THC tetrahydrocannabinol. Referred to as THC, this is the psychoactive component that gets users ‘high.’ The proprietary plant ‘Eve’, has markedly high amounts of the anti-inflammatory compound cannabidiol (CBD).
“ANTG wanted me to test it against cancer, so we initially used leukaemia cells and were really surprised by how sensitive they were ” Dr Dun boasted to the media. “At the same time, cannabis didn’t kill normal bone marrow cells, nor normal healthy neutrophils.”
“We then realised there was a cancer-selective mechanism involved, and we’ve spent the past couple of years trying to find the answer.”
A recent medical paper “Can Hemp Help?” by international journal Cancers, investigated the potential anti-cancer benefits of both CBD and THC. “There are trials around the world testing cannabis formulations containing THC as a cancer treatment, but if you’re on that therapy your quality of life is impacted,” Dun said. “You can’t drive, for example, and clinicians are justifiably reluctant to prescribe a child something that could cause hallucinations or other side-effects.
“The CBD variety looks to have greater efficacy, low toxicity and fewer side-effects, which potentially makes it an ideal complementary therapy to combine with other anti-cancer compounds.”
“We need to understand the mechanism so we can find ways to add other drugs that amplify the effect, and week by week we’re getting more clues. It’s really exciting and important if we want to move this into a therapeutic.”
Dun hopes the new studies can destigmatize a treatment that otherwise is taboo. “Hopefully our work will help to lessen the stigma behind prescribing cannabis, particularly varieties that have minimal side-effects, especially if used in combination with current standard-of-care therapies and radiotherapy. Until then, though, people should continue to seek advice from their usual medical practitioner.”
The National Institute of Health issued a report in 2019 extolling the potential benefits of cannabis extracts in mitigating cancer cell growth. The report said “The ability of plant-derived and synthetic cannabinoids to control cancer cell growth, invasion, and death has been demonstrated in numerous experimental studies using cancer cell lines and genetically engineered mouse models. Also, different types of cannabinoids may have different modes of action.”
With an ever growing body of research on the efficacy of cannabis as medicine, the science behind the plant could serve as an impetus for nationwide legalization.
CarolKing
Always in search of the perfect vaporizer
arijuana And Bladder Cancer
The Incredible Truth About Marijuana And Bladder Cancer
By:Kate-Madonna Hindes
August 5, 2020
CannabisMedical MarijuanaNewsRX
Photo by Sezeryadigar/Getty Images
https://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/the-incredible-truth-about-marijuana-and-bladder-cancer-2/#
While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with lower rates of bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer accounts for about 5% of all new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. each year and kills more than 16,000 individuals annually. As with most diseases, the most significant risk factor is genetic history, but aging and cigarette smoking dramatically increase the risk as well.
Here’s something interesting: While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with a lower risk of bladder cancer. Not just compared with tobacco smokers, but even non-smokers.
During an annual meeting of the American Urological Association in 2013, Dr. Anil Thomas found with his team of researchers at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center that cannabis smokers were 45% less likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer than patients who did not smoke at all. While Dr. Thomas also made sure to emphasize that the study did not prove that marijuana smoking prevents bladder cancer, the research leads the way for others to replicate.
In 2017, a study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that the cannabinoid system played an integral role in bladder cancer’s malignancy, seeing that some cannabinoids seemed to lessen the tumor’s growth.
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Interestingly, cannabis has long been touted by natural homeopaths as a way to cleanse and detox the body, thereby flushing the bad and leaving the good. In her book, Coming Clean with Cannabis, recipes, and research is given to why individuals should add cannabis to their juicing regime. While marijuana certainly has been proven to create calm both inside the body and out, THC and CBD-inspired concoctions may be the next big medical fad to treat and prevent ailments including bladder cancer.
RELATED: Does Smoking Marijuana Decrease The Development Of Bladder Cancer?
One thing is for sure, with positive studies showing that cannabis lessens a cancer risk, it’s allowing more individuals to see the other side of the most debated drug.
The Incredible Truth About Marijuana And Bladder Cancer
By:Kate-Madonna Hindes
August 5, 2020
CannabisMedical MarijuanaNewsRX
https://thefreshtoast.com/cannabis/the-incredible-truth-about-marijuana-and-bladder-cancer-2/#
While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with lower rates of bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer accounts for about 5% of all new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. each year and kills more than 16,000 individuals annually. As with most diseases, the most significant risk factor is genetic history, but aging and cigarette smoking dramatically increase the risk as well.
Here’s something interesting: While smoking any substance can harm the lungs, ingesting cannabis has been shown to correlate with a lower risk of bladder cancer. Not just compared with tobacco smokers, but even non-smokers.
During an annual meeting of the American Urological Association in 2013, Dr. Anil Thomas found with his team of researchers at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center that cannabis smokers were 45% less likely to be diagnosed with bladder cancer than patients who did not smoke at all. While Dr. Thomas also made sure to emphasize that the study did not prove that marijuana smoking prevents bladder cancer, the research leads the way for others to replicate.
In 2017, a study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that the cannabinoid system played an integral role in bladder cancer’s malignancy, seeing that some cannabinoids seemed to lessen the tumor’s growth.
Interestingly, cannabis has long been touted by natural homeopaths as a way to cleanse and detox the body, thereby flushing the bad and leaving the good. In her book, Coming Clean with Cannabis, recipes, and research is given to why individuals should add cannabis to their juicing regime. While marijuana certainly has been proven to create calm both inside the body and out, THC and CBD-inspired concoctions may be the next big medical fad to treat and prevent ailments including bladder cancer.
RELATED: Does Smoking Marijuana Decrease The Development Of Bladder Cancer?
One thing is for sure, with positive studies showing that cannabis lessens a cancer risk, it’s allowing more individuals to see the other side of the most debated drug.
Cannabis in Cancer Treatment: Research and Medications
As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. One particularly promising area of research is in the treatment of cancer. Cancer patients suffer not only from cancer, but the damaging effects of treatment.
Cannabis Cancer Treatments as an Alternative to Opioids
Doctors prescribe various forms of opiods to cancer patients for pain. These drugs have their own effects and issues given the current opiod epidemic. Several countries have large scale overdoses from prescription opiods. There has never been overdose from weed. Therefore doctors now consider cannabis as the better treatment option.
Cannabis interacts differently to the human body than opioids. In some cases opiods work better. At other times cannabis treats the pain of cancer patients better. The same is true of individuals with from other major illnesses. Cannabinoids even alleviate certain types of pain that opiates don’t always treat well.
Early studies suggest, and patients confirm, the use of cannabis in pain management for cancer. With increasing social acceptance more doctors feel comfortable recommending it to treat chronic pain.
Acceptance of Medicinal Cannabis
A majority of US states, in Mexico, in many countries in South America, in Canada, in most of Europe legalised cannabis for medical purposes. As a result, medical usage now grows substantially now that doctors and hospitals have access to legal cannabis.
Major research hospitals such as Montefiore in New York now use cannabis for treating cancer and HIV, as well as make new studies. Patients with advanced cases of cancer or HIV lose weight and vomit. Furthermore, cannabinoids treat these symptoms as the doctors either do chemotherapy or prescribe antivirals for the HIV.
Approved Cannabinoid-Based Medications
The FDA approved the THC-based drugs Dronabinol and Nabilone to treat extreme weight loss and nausea due to chemotherapy. The medications offer more accurate dosing than smoking and insurance covers them. Treatment for many serious medical conditions can be very expensive, and drugs that have no government approval do not get insurance coverage. Consequentially, insurance companies need government approval to subsidise treatments.
Sativex is a cannabinoid medication prescribed to cancer patients and individuals suffering from epilepsy and other muscle disorders. Portugal subsidises medical cannabis. Portuguese pharmacies sell Sativex and other approved cannabis medications for low prices. However, Sativex costs approximately 510 Euros in Spain. This is because Spain does not have complete legalisation of medical cannabis. Public healthcare cannot cover cannabis derived medications without the proper legal framework. National legalisation of medical cannabis could occur as early as 2020 in Spain. Vice President of Spain Pablo Iglesias is a huge proponent of complete legalisation. Obviously, cancer patients need affordable Sativex and other cannabinoid products to treat cancer.
Spain researches advanced use of cannabis medications. Nabiximol is a cannnabis derived drug that exited clinical trials in Spain. It relieves nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemo. Germany approved Nabiximol as treatment for multiple sclerosis. For either cancer or multiple sclerosis it is a spray absorbed by the mucous membranes of one’s mouth.
Effects of Cannabis Medications
Various chemicals in marijuana effect the immune system in different ways. THC’s suppression of the immune system treats chronic inflammation of people undergoing cancer treatments such as chemo. This inflammation debilitates patients causing lethargy and memory lapses. In regulated doses THC manages the immune system response and reduces these treatment side effects. In addition, those treated with cannabinoids don’t have issues with withdrawal from treatment.
Research and Administration of Cannabis Medications
Patients do not smoke medical grade cannabis. They take prescription cannabinoids in pill or liquid form. Patients take it in oral form or it can be inhaled or sprayed in the mouth or nose. This is another reason why legalisation is so important. Legalisation allows companies to create better cannabis products for medical use. Governments can evaluate the effectiveness of legal cannabis medications. The non smokable approved medications are much safer for patients to take. Therefore cancer patients may avoid unsafe ways to consume cannabis.
Other research on cancer cells suggests that cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell growth. Researchers used cancer cell lines grown in the lab, such as HeLa, and on mice However, medical authorities have not approved cannabis to treat cancer cells. Current studies suggest cannabinoids slow the growth of cancer cells and even kill them. Considerable research needs be done to develop more effective cannabinoid medications. As more people take cannabinoids for approved nausea, vomiting, and approved uses, the data on the effects that they have on cancer can supplement research and clinical trials. However, caution must be taken because some cannabinoids cause some types of cancer cells to grow.
Radiation therapy works well for some patients. But for others causes secondary cancers. No one cancer treatment works for all patients. Cannabinoids negatively interact with immunotherapy treatments or other medications. This is why doctors tightly monitor the progress of the treatment to make sure the treatment works, as opposed to harming or killing the patient. Therefore, any cannabinoid use for cancer treatment should be approved by one’s doctors. Patients should not self medicate with any medication for cancer. Clearly, cannabis’s future as source of medications for cancer is bright.
As cannabis legalisation spreads, research has found considerable use in for cannabis in medicine. One particularly promising area of research is in the treatment of cancer. Cancer patients suffer not only from cancer, but the damaging effects of treatment.
Cannabis Cancer Treatments as an Alternative to Opioids
Doctors prescribe various forms of opiods to cancer patients for pain. These drugs have their own effects and issues given the current opiod epidemic. Several countries have large scale overdoses from prescription opiods. There has never been overdose from weed. Therefore doctors now consider cannabis as the better treatment option.
Cannabis interacts differently to the human body than opioids. In some cases opiods work better. At other times cannabis treats the pain of cancer patients better. The same is true of individuals with from other major illnesses. Cannabinoids even alleviate certain types of pain that opiates don’t always treat well.
Early studies suggest, and patients confirm, the use of cannabis in pain management for cancer. With increasing social acceptance more doctors feel comfortable recommending it to treat chronic pain.
Acceptance of Medicinal Cannabis
A majority of US states, in Mexico, in many countries in South America, in Canada, in most of Europe legalised cannabis for medical purposes. As a result, medical usage now grows substantially now that doctors and hospitals have access to legal cannabis.
Major research hospitals such as Montefiore in New York now use cannabis for treating cancer and HIV, as well as make new studies. Patients with advanced cases of cancer or HIV lose weight and vomit. Furthermore, cannabinoids treat these symptoms as the doctors either do chemotherapy or prescribe antivirals for the HIV.
Approved Cannabinoid-Based Medications
The FDA approved the THC-based drugs Dronabinol and Nabilone to treat extreme weight loss and nausea due to chemotherapy. The medications offer more accurate dosing than smoking and insurance covers them. Treatment for many serious medical conditions can be very expensive, and drugs that have no government approval do not get insurance coverage. Consequentially, insurance companies need government approval to subsidise treatments.
Sativex is a cannabinoid medication prescribed to cancer patients and individuals suffering from epilepsy and other muscle disorders. Portugal subsidises medical cannabis. Portuguese pharmacies sell Sativex and other approved cannabis medications for low prices. However, Sativex costs approximately 510 Euros in Spain. This is because Spain does not have complete legalisation of medical cannabis. Public healthcare cannot cover cannabis derived medications without the proper legal framework. National legalisation of medical cannabis could occur as early as 2020 in Spain. Vice President of Spain Pablo Iglesias is a huge proponent of complete legalisation. Obviously, cancer patients need affordable Sativex and other cannabinoid products to treat cancer.
Spain researches advanced use of cannabis medications. Nabiximol is a cannnabis derived drug that exited clinical trials in Spain. It relieves nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemo. Germany approved Nabiximol as treatment for multiple sclerosis. For either cancer or multiple sclerosis it is a spray absorbed by the mucous membranes of one’s mouth.
Effects of Cannabis Medications
Various chemicals in marijuana effect the immune system in different ways. THC’s suppression of the immune system treats chronic inflammation of people undergoing cancer treatments such as chemo. This inflammation debilitates patients causing lethargy and memory lapses. In regulated doses THC manages the immune system response and reduces these treatment side effects. In addition, those treated with cannabinoids don’t have issues with withdrawal from treatment.
Research and Administration of Cannabis Medications
Patients do not smoke medical grade cannabis. They take prescription cannabinoids in pill or liquid form. Patients take it in oral form or it can be inhaled or sprayed in the mouth or nose. This is another reason why legalisation is so important. Legalisation allows companies to create better cannabis products for medical use. Governments can evaluate the effectiveness of legal cannabis medications. The non smokable approved medications are much safer for patients to take. Therefore cancer patients may avoid unsafe ways to consume cannabis.
Other research on cancer cells suggests that cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell growth. Researchers used cancer cell lines grown in the lab, such as HeLa, and on mice However, medical authorities have not approved cannabis to treat cancer cells. Current studies suggest cannabinoids slow the growth of cancer cells and even kill them. Considerable research needs be done to develop more effective cannabinoid medications. As more people take cannabinoids for approved nausea, vomiting, and approved uses, the data on the effects that they have on cancer can supplement research and clinical trials. However, caution must be taken because some cannabinoids cause some types of cancer cells to grow.
Radiation therapy works well for some patients. But for others causes secondary cancers. No one cancer treatment works for all patients. Cannabinoids negatively interact with immunotherapy treatments or other medications. This is why doctors tightly monitor the progress of the treatment to make sure the treatment works, as opposed to harming or killing the patient. Therefore, any cannabinoid use for cancer treatment should be approved by one’s doctors. Patients should not self medicate with any medication for cancer. Clearly, cannabis’s future as source of medications for cancer is bright.
A modified strain of cannabis was recently able to kill cancer cells
Marijuana is called the magic plant by many, and it might be for good reason after all! The plant, which has been effectively used to limit the ill effects of many ailments including anxiety and paranoia was also used to limit chronic pain among patients.
The plant’s anti-cancer properties have been noted by scientists over the last decade. However, the stigma surrounding the plant and its classification as a narcotic in many countries has largely kept the research limited.
Regardless, its effectiveness on treating many forms of cancers has been long recorded.
Recently, researchers found that the cannabis attacked cancer cells in patients, and could eventually cure the disease.
Killing cancer cells with cannabis
Undertaken at the University of Newcastle in Australia, cancer researcher Matt Dun spent three years studying various strains of cannabis and how they affect cancer cells. He found that a certain strain of the plant was able to destroy cancer cells, while also not harming the body’s own cells.
A nurse looks at vials with cannabidiol (CBD) oil during the opening of a cannabis (marijuana) clinic at the Department of Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine in Bangkok on January 6, 2020. | AFP
The press release from the university claimed that that “medicinal cannabis can kill or inhibit cancer cells without impacting normal cells, revealing its potential as a treatment rather than simply a relief medication”. Cannabis has for long been used to relieve pain among cancer patients, and remains harmless, as opposed to chemotherapy which has a lot of side effects. Cannabinoids (CBD) are known for pain relief.
The strain has been named “Eve” contained less than 1 per cent of THC than was expected, implying it does not get one “high”. At the same, it possessed high levels of CBDs which are known to provide relief.
"Eve"
The researchers attempted to kill leukaemia cells and realised that they were easily destroyed by cannabis’ chemical compounds, while remaining harmless to white blood cells in the body, which are important. They further intend to develop the strain “Eve” to ascertain its usefulness in killing cancer cells.
Now, the scientists intend to expand their testing on other types of cancer kills. The biggest roadblock in all cannabis-related studies is its classification as a “drug” in many countries. The US, for instance continues to categorise it in the same box as heroin. However, cannabis is naturally occurring and is harmless when consumed through other means than smoking. Even when smoking, it’s the smoke that is the concern, not the cannabis itself.
Many researchers had earlier found how cannabis killed symptoms of cancer, but this a first in terms of completely killing off cancerous cells.
Additionally, treatments with low-THC or “high inducing” concentrations have little to no risk when compared to contemporary forms of treatment which also cause immense side effects.
Marijuana is called the magic plant by many, and it might be for good reason after all! The plant, which has been effectively used to limit the ill effects of many ailments including anxiety and paranoia was also used to limit chronic pain among patients.
The plant’s anti-cancer properties have been noted by scientists over the last decade. However, the stigma surrounding the plant and its classification as a narcotic in many countries has largely kept the research limited.
Regardless, its effectiveness on treating many forms of cancers has been long recorded.
Recently, researchers found that the cannabis attacked cancer cells in patients, and could eventually cure the disease.
Killing cancer cells with cannabis
Undertaken at the University of Newcastle in Australia, cancer researcher Matt Dun spent three years studying various strains of cannabis and how they affect cancer cells. He found that a certain strain of the plant was able to destroy cancer cells, while also not harming the body’s own cells.
A nurse looks at vials with cannabidiol (CBD) oil during the opening of a cannabis (marijuana) clinic at the Department of Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine in Bangkok on January 6, 2020. | AFP
The press release from the university claimed that that “medicinal cannabis can kill or inhibit cancer cells without impacting normal cells, revealing its potential as a treatment rather than simply a relief medication”. Cannabis has for long been used to relieve pain among cancer patients, and remains harmless, as opposed to chemotherapy which has a lot of side effects. Cannabinoids (CBD) are known for pain relief.
The strain has been named “Eve” contained less than 1 per cent of THC than was expected, implying it does not get one “high”. At the same, it possessed high levels of CBDs which are known to provide relief.
"Eve"
The researchers attempted to kill leukaemia cells and realised that they were easily destroyed by cannabis’ chemical compounds, while remaining harmless to white blood cells in the body, which are important. They further intend to develop the strain “Eve” to ascertain its usefulness in killing cancer cells.
Now, the scientists intend to expand their testing on other types of cancer kills. The biggest roadblock in all cannabis-related studies is its classification as a “drug” in many countries. The US, for instance continues to categorise it in the same box as heroin. However, cannabis is naturally occurring and is harmless when consumed through other means than smoking. Even when smoking, it’s the smoke that is the concern, not the cannabis itself.
Many researchers had earlier found how cannabis killed symptoms of cancer, but this a first in terms of completely killing off cancerous cells.
Additionally, treatments with low-THC or “high inducing” concentrations have little to no risk when compared to contemporary forms of treatment which also cause immense side effects.
Combining Cannabis With Chemo And Radiation. Is It Possible?
Many patients have heard that cannabis can help navigate the side effects of chemotherapy. Most hear from friends or relatives that it can help. They are willing to try almost anything to help deal with the nausea, pain, and insomnia. But patients who are already immuno-compromised and going through chemo have a lot of questions. And their doctors seem to have more questions than answers themselves.
In my years of experience and interactions with oncologists, we have had only positive results for our patients. We do advise patients to let their oncologist know that they are using medical cannabis during chemo/radiation. We prefer to work with the oncologist, so they are aware of what products the patients are using, and what effects to expect.
Most oncologists are very hesitant to let patients smoke. Especially if the patient has a lung cancer or other lung conditions. However, I have also spoken to oncologists who feel that lung cancer patients should smoke because the cannabinoids would be absorbed directly at the site they are needed. —-This difference of opinions can be due to experience with patients using cannabis, level of cannabinoid education, and the legality of cannabis in that state.
Cannabis is a bronchodilator. This means that it expands the lungs and does not constrict them. Vaporizing flower is a much healthier delivery method than smoking. The flower after being vaped still has cannabinoids remaining and could then also be used to make edibles. When smoking you can burn off 50-60% of the medication along with inhaling the combusted materials.
Inhaling is not the only way that cannabis can be consumed. There are many other options for patients that may be easier to dose, and more comfortable for the patients to use. There are different types of products that can be used orally or sublingually. Sublingually is when the patient lets the medication absorb under the tongue. This typically gives a little faster onset of effects than edibles (ingestibles) and not as long. Edibles (anything swallowed) can take much longer for the onset of effects and longer duration of effects. The problem with these dosing forms are that we need to be very careful. If the dose is too much, it can be a long bumpy ride you are not prepared to be on. A combination of delivery methods can be best for overall results.
Many patients who are new to cannabis are concerned with “getting high”. “Getting high” from cannabis is a side effect of the THC content in cannabis. There are plenty of ways to consume cannabis that can help prevent this side effect. There are also many different cannabinoids that can be beneficial in treating nausea, pain, and insomnia. Cannabinoids such as CBD, CBN, CBG and THCa are great examples. Of these cannabinoids, CBN has the most side effects (drowsiness, sedation, and very mildly psychoactive) and should primarily be used at night. CBD and THCa are great for daytime use for nausea, vomiting, inflammation, muscle spasms, and anxiety.
Cannabis can be an overwhelming medication to use in conjunction with other medications when going through a very tough time mentally and physically. There is a lot of new information to digest. I will leave you with a few good pointers for patients who are new to cannabis.
Many patients have heard that cannabis can help navigate the side effects of chemotherapy. Most hear from friends or relatives that it can help. They are willing to try almost anything to help deal with the nausea, pain, and insomnia. But patients who are already immuno-compromised and going through chemo have a lot of questions. And their doctors seem to have more questions than answers themselves.
In my years of experience and interactions with oncologists, we have had only positive results for our patients. We do advise patients to let their oncologist know that they are using medical cannabis during chemo/radiation. We prefer to work with the oncologist, so they are aware of what products the patients are using, and what effects to expect.
Most oncologists are very hesitant to let patients smoke. Especially if the patient has a lung cancer or other lung conditions. However, I have also spoken to oncologists who feel that lung cancer patients should smoke because the cannabinoids would be absorbed directly at the site they are needed. —-This difference of opinions can be due to experience with patients using cannabis, level of cannabinoid education, and the legality of cannabis in that state.
Cannabis is a bronchodilator. This means that it expands the lungs and does not constrict them. Vaporizing flower is a much healthier delivery method than smoking. The flower after being vaped still has cannabinoids remaining and could then also be used to make edibles. When smoking you can burn off 50-60% of the medication along with inhaling the combusted materials.
Inhaling is not the only way that cannabis can be consumed. There are many other options for patients that may be easier to dose, and more comfortable for the patients to use. There are different types of products that can be used orally or sublingually. Sublingually is when the patient lets the medication absorb under the tongue. This typically gives a little faster onset of effects than edibles (ingestibles) and not as long. Edibles (anything swallowed) can take much longer for the onset of effects and longer duration of effects. The problem with these dosing forms are that we need to be very careful. If the dose is too much, it can be a long bumpy ride you are not prepared to be on. A combination of delivery methods can be best for overall results.
Many patients who are new to cannabis are concerned with “getting high”. “Getting high” from cannabis is a side effect of the THC content in cannabis. There are plenty of ways to consume cannabis that can help prevent this side effect. There are also many different cannabinoids that can be beneficial in treating nausea, pain, and insomnia. Cannabinoids such as CBD, CBN, CBG and THCa are great examples. Of these cannabinoids, CBN has the most side effects (drowsiness, sedation, and very mildly psychoactive) and should primarily be used at night. CBD and THCa are great for daytime use for nausea, vomiting, inflammation, muscle spasms, and anxiety.
Cannabis can be an overwhelming medication to use in conjunction with other medications when going through a very tough time mentally and physically. There is a lot of new information to digest. I will leave you with a few good pointers for patients who are new to cannabis.
- Start low and go slow.
- You can always use more, you CANNOT use less.
- Do not use too many different products, or delivery methods. It is important for you to know what is working, and what isn’t. Along with what delivery methods and products you prefer.
- Cannabis has the safest drug profile of any medication. There has never been a documented case of overdose from cannabis itself that has caused death or serious harm.
- Make sure your doctors are aware that you are using medical cannabis. They may not agree, but they should at least know. We do not want them to think something else is what is actually helping, when it may not be.
deep_meditation
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This is a good article. I'd definitely suggest cancer patients ask their oncologists about it first. Some chemotherapy agents and cannabis might not be a good mix. It's important to be open and honest with your oncologist about what you are taking. I had one who was definitely doubltful about it and basically said she didn't know much about it because she grew up in a sheltered sort of environment. I don't think she believed me when I told her I was much older (must have been 2015-2016 and 50's right around the corner now) the first time I got high.
If I recall it helped me during radiation treatments - I think one puff knocked out my nausea right away. It helps with pain as well but I have to use quite a bit for it to work. One strain really did the job but I can't remember the name. It might have been LA Chocolat, Master Kush or Bubba Kush. Anyway, I'll be headed to the dispensary tomorrow to stock up. I'll probably buy a lot of troches, concentrates and tinctures. Dabbing at night seems to work and lower dose troches and gummies are better for the AM. There's a local lady who is a licensed caregiver and she makes edibles for her patients. I think I might contact her and see if I can use her place as a "safe house" to basically decarb and make about 3-4 jars worth of canna coconut oil. Probably not likely to happen given the pandemic but worth a shot.
As far as "getting high" as a cancer patient? I think it's a good thing although anxiety and racing thoughts are best avoided anyway. Couch lock and a happy feeling are a good thing if you ask me - even if those types of effects last for hours.
Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective
With states all over the U.S. legalizing medical marijuana for those with certain conditions, many more cancer patients are not hesitating to ask their care teams if marijuana could help them through cancer treatment, recovery and beyond.
Nancy (whose name was changed to protect her privacy), a breast cancer patient from Minnesota, shared exclusively with The Fresh Toast her cancer journey and how medical marijuana has made a great deal of difference in her treatment. When asked how marijuana had augmented her treatment, Nancy shared that while she had hesitation in the beginning, marijuana changed her life in a matter of hours. “I am able to be off my anti-nausea cocktails now. It’s pretty remarkable how medical marijuana is not only helping my nausea and appetite, but my pain as well.”
Nancy isn’t the only cancer patient who has seen a dramatic shift while taking marijuana. Time Magazinefeatured stories of cancer patients and the marijuana they received in their documentary, “Weed the People.” Hosted by veteran television star and producer Ricki Lake, the documentary focused on real-life examples of patients seeking alternative drugs. Lake explained, “I want to get people seeing it as a medicine, seeing what it was able to do for these children, and fight for this medicine to be available to everyone who needs it.”
Here’s what three of America’s most famous cancer organizations have to say about medical marijuana and cancer:
The American Cancer Society: According to the American Cancer Society, “studies have long shown that people who took marijuana extracts in clinical trials tended to need less pain medicine.” Additionally, the Society notated that, “a number of small studies of smoked marijuana found that it can be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy. A few studies have found that inhaled (smoked or vaporized) marijuana can be helpful treatment of neuropathic pain (pain caused by damaged nerves).”
BreastCancer.org: BreastCancer.org shared a patient story regarding medical marijuana’s effects for those with terminal illnesses, featuring Virginia F. Borges, M.D., MMSc., professor of medicine and director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. She stated:
“It’s rare that a person living with metastatic breast cancer would have only one side effect to manage. So, by adding in medical marijuana, it often allows me to cut back on the number of drugs I prescribe. With a high-quality source for medical marijuana and knowing how it affects an individual, using medical marijuana can put more control back in the hands of my patient. If someone is feeling good, she may only need to take one or two drops per day. If she’s not feeling good, she may need three or four drops per day. Many of the prescription drugs don’t have this flexibility. Any time you can give control back to a person when their living with cancer, it’s a good thing.”
Livestrong: Focused on holistic care for those wanting to live their best life, Livestrong shared that not only does hemp oil contain Phyto cannabinoids and terpenes (the substance in many essential oils) but, cannabis contains elements like “phytosterol in hemp oil, beta-sitosterol, is known for being able to reduce inflammation and cholesterol.”
For those looking to specific studies of how cancer might be managed with CBD or marijuana, see our recent pieces.
A breast cancer patient from Minnesota shares her cancer journey and how medical marijuana has made a great deal of difference in her treatment.
“Marijuana has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. Scientists have identified many biologically active components in marijuana. These are called cannabinoids. The two best studied components are the chemicals delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (often referred to as THC), and cannabidiol (CBD). Other cannabinoids are being studied.” — American Cancer SocietyWith states all over the U.S. legalizing medical marijuana for those with certain conditions, many more cancer patients are not hesitating to ask their care teams if marijuana could help them through cancer treatment, recovery and beyond.
Nancy (whose name was changed to protect her privacy), a breast cancer patient from Minnesota, shared exclusively with The Fresh Toast her cancer journey and how medical marijuana has made a great deal of difference in her treatment. When asked how marijuana had augmented her treatment, Nancy shared that while she had hesitation in the beginning, marijuana changed her life in a matter of hours. “I am able to be off my anti-nausea cocktails now. It’s pretty remarkable how medical marijuana is not only helping my nausea and appetite, but my pain as well.”
Nancy isn’t the only cancer patient who has seen a dramatic shift while taking marijuana. Time Magazinefeatured stories of cancer patients and the marijuana they received in their documentary, “Weed the People.” Hosted by veteran television star and producer Ricki Lake, the documentary focused on real-life examples of patients seeking alternative drugs. Lake explained, “I want to get people seeing it as a medicine, seeing what it was able to do for these children, and fight for this medicine to be available to everyone who needs it.”
Here’s what three of America’s most famous cancer organizations have to say about medical marijuana and cancer:
The American Cancer Society: According to the American Cancer Society, “studies have long shown that people who took marijuana extracts in clinical trials tended to need less pain medicine.” Additionally, the Society notated that, “a number of small studies of smoked marijuana found that it can be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy. A few studies have found that inhaled (smoked or vaporized) marijuana can be helpful treatment of neuropathic pain (pain caused by damaged nerves).”
BreastCancer.org: BreastCancer.org shared a patient story regarding medical marijuana’s effects for those with terminal illnesses, featuring Virginia F. Borges, M.D., MMSc., professor of medicine and director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. She stated:
“It’s rare that a person living with metastatic breast cancer would have only one side effect to manage. So, by adding in medical marijuana, it often allows me to cut back on the number of drugs I prescribe. With a high-quality source for medical marijuana and knowing how it affects an individual, using medical marijuana can put more control back in the hands of my patient. If someone is feeling good, she may only need to take one or two drops per day. If she’s not feeling good, she may need three or four drops per day. Many of the prescription drugs don’t have this flexibility. Any time you can give control back to a person when their living with cancer, it’s a good thing.”
Livestrong: Focused on holistic care for those wanting to live their best life, Livestrong shared that not only does hemp oil contain Phyto cannabinoids and terpenes (the substance in many essential oils) but, cannabis contains elements like “phytosterol in hemp oil, beta-sitosterol, is known for being able to reduce inflammation and cholesterol.”
For those looking to specific studies of how cancer might be managed with CBD or marijuana, see our recent pieces.
Cannabis During Breast Cancer Treatment: What Are The Benefits?
Amy S., a native of Milwaukee, shared that her breast cancer treatment took a toll not only on her body, but relationships as well. “Exhaustion was an understatement. I didn’t have the brain power or the patience to give to my children, or my husband.” Amy went on to explain that during particularly difficult chemotherapy sessions, while they were targeting her left breast, she had continuous nausea and insomnia. One bright spot, Amy shared, was that a friend passed her some CBD oil.
After discussing combining the oil with her other treatment, she found relief in small doses. “It didn’t fix the fear, but it gave me a little bit of my life back, between vomiting and overthinking.” Amy credits CBD oil with helping her deal with anxiety and pain during treatment. And, she’s not alone.
Well-known organizations like the American Cancer Society have already had frank discussions about the benefits of CBD and cannabis during cancer treatment.
Via the ACS:
Anxiety: A cancer diagnosis can bring feelings of uncertainty and tension within the mind and soul. From second-guessing to understanding larger questions around the disease, many patients can experience anxiety and depression. According to Harvard Health, CBD is commonly used to address anxiety. In a 2015 study and analysis, researchers found that CBD oil offered promising treatment for individuals with various anxiety disorders.
Pain: Men and women experiencing cancer treatment often experience pain at injection sites as well as pain after surgery. In a piece for Doximity, Dr. Johnathan Kaplan shared that Marijuana and CBD offered a myriad of after-surgery benefits, including stopping eliminating opioid addiction, increasing appetite, and decreasing pain and side effects such as constipation.
Via Doximity:
Insomnia: Often caused by anxiety or chronic pain that comes with a cancer diagnosis, insomnia can cause patients, a large CBD study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that of the 72 patients sampled, anxiety decreased in the first month of introducing CBD in a bedtime routine. Additionally, sleep scores also improved in the first 30 days in over 66.7% of patients.
Overall unease: From helping to balance stress and mood to reducing episodes of depression, Linda A. Parker found in writing her book, Cannabinoids and the Brain, found, “in a survey of nearly 4500 people revealed fewer depressive symptoms in cannabis users than in non-users.”
Even better? Research recently found that cannabinoids (CBs) offered relief for tumor-related symptoms in not just nausea, vomiting and pain for cancer patients, but in attacking the actual tumors.
An April 2019 abstract in the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that CBs may slow tumor growth in breast cancer patients because they are active against estrogen-positive breast cancers, but non estrogen breast cancers as well, (as well as triple-negative breast cancer.) Often given to breast cancer patients in the advanced stages of the disease to slow growth, CBs may also offer relief in earlier stages of cancer as well.
For those experiencing a cancer diagnosis, it’s always best to discuss CBD or cannabis use with your doctor to ensure they have all the up-to-date information of your lifestyle and medicines — especially since CBD or cannabis can interact with medications you may be taking.
Well-known organizations like the American Cancer Society have already had frank discussions about the benefits of CBD and cannabis during cancer treatment.
A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event. From the confusion of understanding the road ahead to the hectic schedule of treatment protocols and never-ending appointments, many individuals struggle through treatment and beyond.Amy S., a native of Milwaukee, shared that her breast cancer treatment took a toll not only on her body, but relationships as well. “Exhaustion was an understatement. I didn’t have the brain power or the patience to give to my children, or my husband.” Amy went on to explain that during particularly difficult chemotherapy sessions, while they were targeting her left breast, she had continuous nausea and insomnia. One bright spot, Amy shared, was that a friend passed her some CBD oil.
After discussing combining the oil with her other treatment, she found relief in small doses. “It didn’t fix the fear, but it gave me a little bit of my life back, between vomiting and overthinking.” Amy credits CBD oil with helping her deal with anxiety and pain during treatment. And, she’s not alone.
Well-known organizations like the American Cancer Society have already had frank discussions about the benefits of CBD and cannabis during cancer treatment.
Via the ACS:
Here are five ways cancer patients may use cannabis or CBD oil to alleviate symptoms during cancer treatment:
Anxiety: A cancer diagnosis can bring feelings of uncertainty and tension within the mind and soul. From second-guessing to understanding larger questions around the disease, many patients can experience anxiety and depression. According to Harvard Health, CBD is commonly used to address anxiety. In a 2015 study and analysis, researchers found that CBD oil offered promising treatment for individuals with various anxiety disorders.
Pain: Men and women experiencing cancer treatment often experience pain at injection sites as well as pain after surgery. In a piece for Doximity, Dr. Johnathan Kaplan shared that Marijuana and CBD offered a myriad of after-surgery benefits, including stopping eliminating opioid addiction, increasing appetite, and decreasing pain and side effects such as constipation.
Via Doximity:
Nausea: The American Cancer Society cites a study where individuals felt relief from symptoms of nausea and vomiting during treatment. In the study, individuals felt that smoking cannabis helped ease episodes of vomiting and nausea brought on by chemotherapy.
Insomnia: Often caused by anxiety or chronic pain that comes with a cancer diagnosis, insomnia can cause patients, a large CBD study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that of the 72 patients sampled, anxiety decreased in the first month of introducing CBD in a bedtime routine. Additionally, sleep scores also improved in the first 30 days in over 66.7% of patients.
Overall unease: From helping to balance stress and mood to reducing episodes of depression, Linda A. Parker found in writing her book, Cannabinoids and the Brain, found, “in a survey of nearly 4500 people revealed fewer depressive symptoms in cannabis users than in non-users.”
Even better? Research recently found that cannabinoids (CBs) offered relief for tumor-related symptoms in not just nausea, vomiting and pain for cancer patients, but in attacking the actual tumors.
An April 2019 abstract in the U.S. National Library of Medicine found that CBs may slow tumor growth in breast cancer patients because they are active against estrogen-positive breast cancers, but non estrogen breast cancers as well, (as well as triple-negative breast cancer.) Often given to breast cancer patients in the advanced stages of the disease to slow growth, CBs may also offer relief in earlier stages of cancer as well.
For those experiencing a cancer diagnosis, it’s always best to discuss CBD or cannabis use with your doctor to ensure they have all the up-to-date information of your lifestyle and medicines — especially since CBD or cannabis can interact with medications you may be taking.
Study Indicates Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain Caused By Chemotherapy
A recently published Israeli study shows that chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy may be effectively treated with cannabis.Chemotherapy patients experiencing neuropathic pain may find relief from cannabis, according to a new study published last month.
The study, which was published in last month’s issue of the journal Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology, comes via a team of Tel Aviv-based researchers who examined a cohort of 513 patients who were taking oxaliplatin for gastrointestinal issues. Oxaliplatin, the researchers said, “is a platinum-based chemotherapy widely used for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies.” According to the Mayo Clinic, it is used “along with other medicines (eg, fluorouracil, leucovorin) to treat advanced cancer of the colon or rectum,” while also being “used to treat severe colon cancer in patients who have had a surgery.”
The Israeli research team said that chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is “a well-known toxicity associated with the treatment of oxaliplatin,” which “has a strong impact on the quality of life of cancer patients.”
“Acute oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy is evident in up to 90% of oxaliplatin-treated patients, and continued exposure may lead to severe chronic neuropathy in approximately 31%,” they said.
The Method and Results of the Study
For the study, the researchers treated 248 of the patients in the cohort with cannabis, with the remaining 265 serving as the control group. The cohort was made up of 250 females and 263 males, according to the researchers, and all were diagnosed with gastrointestinal malignancies.“The rate of neuropathy was reduced among patients treated with cannabis and oxaliplatin,” the researchers wrote in their conclusion. “This reduction was more significant in patients who received cannabis prior to treatment with oxaliplatin, suggesting a protective effect. A large prospective trial is planned.”
“Oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity is a profound adverse effect which, according to the results of our investigation, may be mitigated and prevented by cannabis treatment,” they added.
The researchers highlighted the strength of the study, saying it was owed to the “reliability of the data on cannabis use, since all of the participating patients received cannabis by regulated licensure.”
“It was possible to follow the dates, dosages, and indications of cannabis treatment by reviewing the patients’ cannabis approval documentation,” they said. “Additionally, the data were retrieved from a large and high-quality tertiary care center database that includes medical records of patients with various GI malignancies and several treating physicians over a period of more than 2 years.”
They continued: “The main limitation of this trial is that the comparison of cannabis use was not quantitative but qualitative: it was not possible to compare the amount of licensed cannabis or the types and indications for its use since these parameters were not specified. Also, neuropathy assessment was retrospective and relied on the doctors’ records of patients’ complaints and physical examinations.”
The effectiveness of cannabis treatment on cancer patients has long been understood, but its ubiquity has increased considerably with the adoption of new marijuana laws both in the United States and elsewhere. A study late last year found that one-third of cancer patients in Canada, where medical marijuana has been legal since 2001 and where recreational pot use was legalized in 2018, use marijuana.
arb
Semi shaved ape
Cannabis is awesome for neuropathic pain and discomfort.
Not sure if it actually alleviates the physical symptoms or makes it easier to just tune it out mentally.
Either way I recommend cannabis and gabapentin for that shit and when that doesn't work.........opiates.
Opiates and the ongoing opiode epidemic brought to you by the same people who bring the covid "vaccine".
That means you know it's safe and you can trust them.........follow the science.
deep_meditation
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I’m at a point where I’ll be evaluated soon because I finished my three+ months of chemotherapy. I’ve found a few strains they are somewhat helpful with pain relief but because I have metastatic bone disease I really do need opiates. Cannabis helps but for solid pain relief from it I really need to hit it hard and to the point where I basically can’t function whatsoever. I do this at night and sometimes on the weekends. Some of the strains help me forget about the pain which is great. I’m 100% happy sometimes if I can just sit there and laugh for a bit. Sitting on the balcony, porch, roof deck on a Spring day while really high is great.such a great way to get away from the reality of my situation. I’d like to try psychedelics at some point with an experienced therapist. Maybe I can get in on one of those studies.
Also, when I use the Oculus 2 at the same time as using cannabis it’s just a great experience. I’m having a blast with AltSpaceVR.
My MMJ doctor wants me to avoid edibles due to the unpredictability of them and to use tinctures instead. I follow her advice. I use concentrates instead of flower and am having luck with live sauce carts - wow do they work after 5-7 good puffs.
Also, when I use the Oculus 2 at the same time as using cannabis it’s just a great experience. I’m having a blast with AltSpaceVR.
My MMJ doctor wants me to avoid edibles due to the unpredictability of them and to use tinctures instead. I follow her advice. I use concentrates instead of flower and am having luck with live sauce carts - wow do they work after 5-7 good puffs.
@deep_meditation so good to hear that you are getting some relief from cannabis... Best of luck with your evaluation!
deep_meditation
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My recent operation was a success. Post-surgical recovery is going ok. This was a massive and life-altering surgery. I’ll never walk again. I won’t go into the boring details. Palliative team made no judgements about cannabis and even told me to continue working with my MMJ doc. The MMJ doc is not in favor of edibles in my case due to the unpredictability of them. I have plenty of concentrates on hand but plan to buy a good number of India, cbd, and cbn tinctures.
So happy to hear that the surgery was a success and that, overall, things seem positive for you. And how cool that your palliative team isn't dismissing your cannabis usage. You know better than anyone what works for you and what doesn't in that respect. And I'm glad that you are able to have ready access to the things you want.
arb
Semi shaved ape
Congratulations on living so sorry for the loss of your mobility........... hell of a price?
deep_meditation
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Thank you. I am in the stage of both hating this and being depressed to scouting out some areas that might be fun to visit once I’ve healed. I think that’s a reasonably good place to be at this point less than a week after surgery.So happy to hear that the surgery was a success and that, overall, things seem positive for you. And how cool that your palliative team isn't dismissing your cannabis usage. You know better than anyone what works for you and what doesn't in that respect. And I'm glad that you are able to have ready access to the things you want.
Sure is, this was the most disabling surgery I’ve had but as things change we just have to adapt.
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