Cannabis warning

skidog

Hello, just ran across this info. might be worth taking note.

 

https://futurism.com/neoscope/research-thc-accelerates-growth-tumors

 

 

AnotherSurvivor

This is what progress looks

This is what progress looks like.  For decades anyone could make any claim they wanted about pot.  Now we will find the facts.  In my own course of treatment, in Colorado where it is completely legal, I chose not to use it; it's not a good alternative to the drugs that I was given that have clear research on results.  It will be interesting to see if the people who come to this site advocating it stop coming.   We used to see advocates for Chinese diet and medicine.  Now, not so much.

OKCnative

I call BS.

This article is so lacking it reminds me when I first told people I had cancer and they'd respond..... "Don't eat any sugar! It feeds cancer!!!!!!!"

While well-meaning, it was based on faulty science applied to broadly and drawing the wrong conclusion.

This is one 'study' that hasn't even gained traction in what I'd consider respectable publications. Do I really need to point out all the studies that proved to be patently false or so bias as to be totally useless?

My experience is anecdotal, but I'll take it over this.

When I was first diagnosed with stage three head and neck cancer of HPV origin, I was prescribed a laundry list of all kinds of very dangerous drugs. The first things I suffered from were lack of appetite, depression, fatigue and horrible constipation. Most of which was a direct result of the medications I was on.

I immediately drove to Colorado (where pot was legal recreationally) and picked up a supply of patches, creams and edibles.

Within a week of its use, virtually all of my symptoms went away. I could take in my calories again, zero nausea, my depression and anxiety were gone and the constipation was no more. Made treatment so much more bearable. Plus, no worries of addiction.

I'm 3 years post treatment and you'd never know I suffered a day at the hands of cancer.

I still mentor people locally on a regular basis who are newly diagnosed. Luckily medical marijuana is legal now in my state (Oklahoma) and I highly recommend it to those in treatment who do not like the side effects and potential addictive nature of opioids.

Do what works for you, but I see nothing in this study that would change my mind.

 

Logan51

Surprised, but

This is a great entry, OKC- to let all know of your actual experience. You hear this and that about Weed with C patients and its hard to tell where those who speak against are coming from (victim or what they heard, etc.). Know smoking is not a good idea. Did not even realize patches are available.

Thank you.

 

dnelson964

cbd and THC

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 The THC helps the body eliminate cancer but has the halliucinative side effect. The CBD helps ease pain and the THC effects plus aids in increased food desire.

I learned this from alot of research.

Oper8tor

Considering

I read this thread awhile ago and it's been on my mind, I am new to forum but not that new to cancer, SCC HPV tonsil cancer surgery last year and 30 plus rounds of rads. with no chemo, anyway a year later and it's back in my lung and liver so back to the battle. 
ive been considering THC/CBD for a little ease and comfort and maybe making treatment a little more tolerable ( although not that bad right now) whoever posted the cannabis article I would like to thank.. I asked my oncologist about it ( big shot maverick from NYC ) and he says that it is from a reliable source where as he knows the doctor in the article, he was going to look more into it.. As far as me, I really wondered as well if it was a legitimate study, But am I willing to risk the chance that THC may help this cancer grow inside me?. Do the risks out way the benefits? Hmm not sure if I'm willing, I don't make judgments by any means, I've made many many bad decisions in my life.. but with this monster I think I will hold off for now and see if any more info comes in.. Thanks again for the post it helped me!

Metrinity

I would love to see aresearch

I would love to see aresearch about CBD oil first and then agree or not with such a bold statement.

patricke

CANNABIS STUDY

The report is very interesting, and very worrying.  I would appreciate it if the author had cited the study, as  I would like to look it up and read more about the research. 

Sapidshelly

Cannabis

I would rather ingest a God made plant then a man made chemical

LitlCJdoll

Sapidshelly said:

Cannabis

I would rather ingest a God made plant then a man made chemical

Uh, not if it causes more

Uh, not if it causes more Malignancy.

There are plenty of PLANT and other " Naturals" which cause Cancer.

Ever heard of Tobacco ?

tdcarruth

OKCnative said:

I call BS.

This article is so lacking it reminds me when I first told people I had cancer and they'd respond..... "Don't eat any sugar! It feeds cancer!!!!!!!"

While well-meaning, it was based on faulty science applied to broadly and drawing the wrong conclusion.

This is one 'study' that hasn't even gained traction in what I'd consider respectable publications. Do I really need to point out all the studies that proved to be patently false or so bias as to be totally useless?

My experience is anecdotal, but I'll take it over this.

When I was first diagnosed with stage three head and neck cancer of HPV origin, I was prescribed a laundry list of all kinds of very dangerous drugs. The first things I suffered from were lack of appetite, depression, fatigue and horrible constipation. Most of which was a direct result of the medications I was on.

I immediately drove to Colorado (where pot was legal recreationally) and picked up a supply of patches, creams and edibles.

Within a week of its use, virtually all of my symptoms went away. I could take in my calories again, zero nausea, my depression and anxiety were gone and the constipation was no more. Made treatment so much more bearable. Plus, no worries of addiction.

I'm 3 years post treatment and you'd never know I suffered a day at the hands of cancer.

I still mentor people locally on a regular basis who are newly diagnosed. Luckily medical marijuana is legal now in my state (Oklahoma) and I highly recommend it to those in treatment who do not like the side effects and potential addictive nature of opioids.

Do what works for you, but I see nothing in this study that would change my mind.

 

THC/ CBD Regimine

Would you mind sharing your regimine with me?  I will be starting 35 radiation treatments and 7 cisplatin chemo treatments in about 3 weeks.  My doctor is going to put a regimine togher for me to use the thc/cbd but, I would like to hear from someone who has gone thru it themselves.

 

Thanks in advance

c2h4

I would like to see some research from top university medical centers.

jim108

i'm a retired probation officer in washington state. while i voted to legalize it here i do not use it.

i read some time ago that cbd works best when it's used with THC. i don't recall the ratios.

here's the problem - are you buying what is on the label in terms of dose? not here in this state. the washington state patrol bought several different brands and had them analyzed and they did not match what was on the label. some were more and some were less. i don't know what if anything has been done about this here in the state or how other states manage this if they do. this applies to edibles.

as a side note, this is a common problem with supplements as well. consumerlab.com buys many different supplements and tests and posts the results. kind of like consumer reports for supplements, they also post research on the items which i find very helpful. clearly the referenced study for thc & cancer should be followed up with, to determine if it's an issue or not.