{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cancer/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12305-markdown","title":"Looking for non-psychoactive pain relief","slug":"looking-for-non-psychoactive-pain-relief","content":"\"Breast cancer patient, finished with Chemo, had 1st surgery, next surgery in 4 months.  Want to stop using prescribed opiate pain killers, but need to get steady pain relief.  Any suggestions?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nYour choices would be between  either pure CBD products, or those with low concentrations of THC in  relation to CBD. When searching for the latter—which should be somewhat  more effective than pure CBD—look for ratios of between 10:1 and 20:1.  Ratios indicate the parts of CBD vs parts of THC; most often, the first  number indicates the portion of CBD; the second, the portion of THC. So,  10:1 would indicate 10 parts of CBD, per every part of THC. Therefore, a  10:1 product would contain a higher proportion of THC than would a 20:1  product. \n\nSome excellent products to consider:\nhttps://www.hellolift.com/products/5b57a71f02f1740001522f78/cbd-hemp-oil-capsules\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/58ed54d1c064b41c99fad29e/181-sublingual-drops\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5bce4990644bb2fbfe167141/cbd-rich-wild-strawberries\nIf the pain is localized, I also recommend topical products with BOTH CBD and THC (topical creams won't cause psychoactivity):\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e09bd96120c00012c6935/13-releaf-balm\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b6e0e4a96120c00012c6946/31-releaf-balm\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12293-markdown","title":"What is the most accurate dose of CBD/THC for stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma?","slug":"what-is-the-most-accurate-dose-of-cbdthc-for-stage-4-hodgkins-lymphoma","content":"\"wh is the most accurate dose of CBD/THC for stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer \"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12262-markdown","title":"cbd use for chemo patients","slug":"cbd-use-for-chemo-patients","content":"\"My brother has a form of Luekemia and is on his 8th round of Chemo.  He is exhausted and can't sleep.  He lives in NY, but can't even muster the strength to see a physician regarding the use of Medical Marijuana.  Are there products I can send him (CBD)?  Which ones are recommended for his situation?  Is there a patient advocate that could help him navigate the system and get some kind of physician's council and perhaps a medical marijuana card?  I live in GA and cannot help him myself with the process.\n\n\"\n_____________________\nHello,\nThis is my personal opinion: I believe that THC  should not be feared by cancer patients.  I firmly believe that cannabis is  one of the most valuable medicines in this setting. \nCBD  on its own will do very little to help your brother get a good night's sleep; most of the mood-boosting properties of cannabis come from THC;  THC is responsible for nausea relief and appetite stimulation; and most studies regarding cannabis' tumor-fighting properties center around THC.  This is not to say that CBD has no role in the fight against cancer;  there are several studies which suggest it has anti-tumor properties;  and the combination of CBD and THC is superior to THC on its own in many  respects, including offsetting side effects from THC. However, symptoms, treatment side effects, and effects on the psyche are  alleviated primarily by THC. \n\nVery high CBD strains and products with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC, will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects. However, standard strains and products with similar levels of CBD and THC, such as 1CBD:1THC, would be more effective at treating pain,  nausea, anorexia, insomnia and depression.\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nI recommend  formulations offered by Care By Design.  I like that they use the whole plant when making their  products, rather than isolating only THC and CBD; offer a variety of  ratios; offer all routes of  administration, other  than combustion;  clearly label their products in mgs of THC and CBD per  dose; and are relatively easy to find.  \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products?brandRef=brand%3A585b1fa58b61a100115fa333\nhttps://www.cbd.org/products\nhttps://www.cbd.org/find\n\nIf  you want pure CBD that can be legally mailed, I recommend Elixinol hemp  CBD products. They use organic hemp, CO2 extraction and have a \"whole-plant philosophy\". \nhttps://www.hellomd.com/products/5b57a95202f1740001522f9f/cbd-hemp-oil-drops\n\nI recommend that your brother set up an appointment with HelloMD New York. Your brother would then gain legal access to medical marijuana, and not just hemp-derived CBD. I wish your brother and your family the  best of luck.\nhttps://www.hellomd.com/new-york\n\nBest regards,\nDr. Kim \n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12208-markdown","title":" Would this be good for a stage four cancer patient? ","slug":"would-this-be-good-for-a-stage-four-cancer-patient","content":"\" She’s at home now with some hospice care. \n\"\n_____________________\nHello, \nI'm sorry for the suffering you and your family are enduring. \nWhile the evolving literature continues to show the potential role   cannabis may have in directly treating various cancers, cannabis' role  in improving the quality of life for cancer patients is   incontrovertible. Cannabis can help reduce the nausea, anorexia and pain caused by the cancer itself and/or from its treatment. Cannabis can also improve mood and sleep, while reducing the anxiety and despair universally experienced by cancer patients with a poor prognosis.\n\nAccordingly, I strongly recommend that you consider adding THC to the regimen. THC is essential in treating nausea, anorexia, anxiety, depression, insomnia and despair. Additionally a 1CBD:1THC oromucosal  spray was recently approved in Canada for intractable cancer pain.\n\nI would likely tailor a regimen involving a steady delivery of THC and  CBD throughout the day, such as an edible; while  also having a \"rescue\"  treatment on standby, such as a vaporizer pen;  and finally a nighttime  product to help with sleep. \nA reasonable regimen for many would be as follows:\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello, \nI am very sorry about the suffering you and your family are enduring. \nWhile the evolving literature continuces to show the potential role   cannabis may have in treating various cancers directly, cannabis' role in improving the quality of life of cancer patients is   incontrovertible. Cannabis should help reduce the nausea, anorexia and pain caused by the cancer itself and/or from its treatment. Cannabis ahould also improve mood and sleep, while reducing the anxiety and despair universally experienced by cancer patients with a poor prognosis. \n\nAccordingly, I strongly recommend that you consider adding THC to the regimen. THC is essential for treating nausea, pain, anorexia, anxiety, depression, insomnia and despair. I would likely tailor a regimen involving a steady delivery of THC and CBD throughout the day, such as with an edible or oil; while  also having a \"rescue\"  treatment on standby, such as a vaporizer pen; and finally a nighttime product to help with sleep.  A reasonable regimen for many would be as follows:\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\n1. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/espresso  - which delivers 5mg of THC and 5mg of CBD per serving. Those without a  THC tolerance should cut each serving in half before determining  whether or not a 5mg does led to any adverse effects, such as elevated  anxiety. \n or \nhttps://www.cbd.org/products/drops/1-1-drops , which is also a 1:1 formula.\n\n2. http://dosist.com/pen-bliss/  The \"Bliss\" formula by dosist.com  would help with any nausea and/or poor appetite if the edible or spray were insufficient. Just as importantly, this fproduct was specifically formulated to boost the mood, which is something most every cancer  patient can benefit from.\n\n3. https://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-chew-insomnia-with-melatonin/   This product delivers varying cannabinoids, 4mg of melatonin and 10mg of THC, making it a great product for insomnia. Although, as with any cannabis product containing THC, start slowly— the 10mg of THC/serving this  product contains can overwhelm some  patients. \n\nI hope this helped some. My thoughts are with you and your family. \nTruly,\nDr. Kim\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12207-markdown","title":"Is an alcohol based cannabis tincture safe to use in conjunction with morphine, larazepam and Prozac for a cancer patient?","slug":"is-an-alcohol-based-cannabis-tincture-safe-to-use-in-conjunction-with-morphine-larazepam-and-prozac-for-a-cancer-patient","content":"\n_____________________\nHello, \nYes, there is no need for concern about drug interactions, nor the miniscule amount of alcohol. I wish you well. \n\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11957-markdown","title":"Cancer Claim Definitive Questions","slug":"cancer-claim-definitive-questions","content":"\"http://www.thecannifornian.com/cannabis-health/resources-for-patients/fda-cracks-medical-marijuana-cancer-treatment-claims/\"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11923-markdown","title":"HOW MUCH OF A CBD DOSE IS REQUIRED TO KILL BLADDER CANCER i CAN GET 1500MG CBD","slug":"how-much-of-a-cbd-dose-is-required-to-kill-bladder-cancer-i-can-get-1500mg-cbd","content":"\n_____________________\nHere is a link to a similar question that one of our doctors answered: https://www.hellomd.com/answers/59b1940c1a5caf1d53dd74fb/what-do-you-recommend-for-bladder-cancer\n\nnsavelli\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer and that cannabis use was  also associated with a decreased risk in tobacco smokers.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies which show that cannabis has multiple anti-tumor properties, including:\n- a 2010 study that concluded that CBD has anti-carcinogenic effects and may be a treatment option for treating highly invasive cancers;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  a 2012 study that concluded that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of blood vessels feeding the tumor, which \"supports the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy.\";\n- and several others https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies indicating that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you consider incorporating THC into your treatment regimen. To help guide you through the multiple treatment strategies of treating any cancer with cannabis, I recommend that you consult with a physician. I wish you and your family the best. \n\n\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA  study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in toabocco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies which show that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD has anti-carcinogenic effects and may become a treatment option for highly invasive cancers;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it, supporting \"the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy.\";\n- and several others https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your  family the best. \n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that  cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion and revealed a significant inhibition of lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice. \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n- and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it -- supporting \"the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer  therapy\";\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others \nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you  and your  family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that   cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer; they also  found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for  developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also  used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable  treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However,  there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer  properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion and significantly reduced lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it -- supporting the hypothesis that CBD has potential as an effective agent in cancer therapy;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has several anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you  consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nHello,\nA study published in The Journal of Urology concluded that    cannabis users were 45% less likely to develop bladder cancer. They also found that tobacco use was the most significant risk factor for developing bladder cancer, which was reduced in tobacco smokers who also used cannabis.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25623697\nThat study did not attempt to gauge whether CBD might be a viable treatment option for patients already with bladder cancer. However, there are several studies showing that cannabis has multiple anti-cancer properties, including:\n-  a 2010 study concluding that CBD inhibits cancer cell invasion, significantly inhibiting lung metastasis in CBD-treated mice;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19914218\n-  and a 2012 study concluding that CBD inhibits the growth of tumors by preventing the formation of the blood vessels feeding it;\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624859\n- and several others.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4791144/\nAlthough, because there are several studies concluding that THC also has several anti-carcinogenic properties, I recommend that you consider incorporating both CBD and THC into your treatment regimen. I wish you and your family the best.\n\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nProducts with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC, will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects -- which is why they are so popular.  However, you should consult with a physician who can guide you in choosing appropriate ratios, dosages and otherwise. Dosages will vary according to the patient's goals, pain level, cannabis-tolerance,  current medications, the CBD to THC ratio and other factors. \nHere are a few products, offered in varying ratios of CBD:THC to consider: \n1.  https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\n2. http://dosist.com/pen-relief/\n3. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate \n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-chew-insomnia-plus-pure-cbd-melatonin/ \n6. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger\n\nPlease consult with a physician before starting any cannabis treatment regimen. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nProducts with higher concentrations of CBD vs THC, such as 20CBD:1THC,  will lessen, or even eliminate psychoactive effects -- which is why they  are so popular.  However, you should consult with a physician who can  guide you in choosing appropriate ratios, dosages and otherwise. Dosages  will vary according to the patient's goals, pain level,  cannabis-tolerance,  current medications, the CBD to THC ratio and other  factors. \nHere are a few products, offered in varying ratios of CBD:THC to consider: \n1. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-sublingual-spray\n2. http://dosist.com/pen-relief/\n3. https://www.cbd.org/products/cbd-chocolate \n4. https://shop.lordjones.com/collections/products/products/lord-jones-sigur-berry-high-cbd-gumdrops\n5. http://sensiproducts.com/product/sensi-chew-insomnia-plus-pure-cbd-melatonin/ \n6. http://kivaconfections.com/products/bars/ginger\n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nYou need to take a very concentrated dose of THC, not CBD. You should look for \"RSO\" or \"Rick Simpson\" Oil. There are lots of scam artists, so you need to know what you're doing. It's very expensive. You can make it yourself if you have access to an entire plant. More information here:\nhttp://phoenixtears.ca/dosage-information/\nI've attached a dosing chart. You start out with just a rice-grain-sized dose and work your way up to a full gram a day. Good luck!\n\n\ncheycobb\n_____________________\nThis is an important question to answer properly because many people have questions about cannabis and cancer. I'm assuming that you are looking for a scientific, or at least evidence-based answer. If you are seeking other information, such as \"popular\" (as in frequently heard about) plans for treating cancer with cannabis, or endorsements of preparations that people say cured their cancer, you should move on to a different answer from this one.  Although in the laboratory cannabis has demonstrated effects on many biologal processes involved in cancer and the body's response to cancer, some extemely promising, the difference between a laboratory observation and a treatment protocol developed with clinical science is huge. The real situation is this: no actual parameters for successfully treating any kind of cancer with medicinal cannabis have been determined through clinical science.  Any other advice you receive will be folk medicine. Folk medicine is full of truths and wisdom, but it can be hard to tell which truths are the wise ones.  I think it is also important to keep in mind that many cancer patients find great relief of the symptoms of both their illness, and their treatment, with medicinal cannabis.  And, as I am endlessly pointing out, making use of the mood moderating, anti-anxiety, and other typically observed effects of cannabis in cancer is supported by the clinically validated observation that attitude and desire to go on are key elements in cancer survival. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11869-markdown","title":"Do you have recommendations for radiation and chemo patients? ","slug":"do-you-have-recommendations-for-radiation-and-chemo-patients","content":"\"My father has recently been diagnosed with Colon cancer and will be doing 5 1/2 weeks of radiation and chemo before surgery. I am hoping to help him find products/ strains that will help ease the pain and negative side effects as well as possibly support his treatment. I would love any suggestions or links to research or articles about this area. Thank you. \"\n_____________________\nOur doctors may make recommendations for patients who are undergoing chemo and radiation therapy. I would recommend speaking to one of our doctors. \n\nPlease see this link to other questions/answers regading chemo that may be of interest to you: https://www.hellomd.com/search?term=chemo&type=question\n\nBartSmart\n_____________________\nThere are many variables in choosing the best preparation for a patient in your father's situation.  Without knowing his previous experience with cannabis, his associated medical problems and history, medications, and various other factors, I'd suggest looking into inhalable and orally absorbed preparations with a CBD:THC ratio of 1:1 as a start.  If your father is experienced with cannabis you might try a somewhat more THC-rich preparation, but the presence of sufficient CBD is important to balance the THC effect.  For patients experiencing nausea as a side effect of chemotherapy there are mouth sprays and lozenges that are sometimes useful, if inhaling is not a plausible route of administration.  I hope you find a helpful regimen. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11852-markdown","title":"can you vape with lung cancer?","slug":"can-you-vape-with-lung-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nHello,\nI'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. \nWhile there are no studies involving the matter, I strongly recommend that you abstain from vaporizing cannabis. I wish you the best in your battle against cancer. \n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11824-markdown","title":"I have cancer in my mouth, under tongue. Although I place the CBD /THC under my ","slug":"i-have-cancer-in-my-mouth-under-tongue-although-i-place-the-cbd-thc-under-my","content":"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11753-markdown","title":"How Is Chemotherapy Used to   Treat Cancer","slug":"how-is-chemotherapy-used-to-treat-cancer","content":"\"where can i chat with oncologist online for free. is www.legalechems.com  the right place?\"","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_11723-markdown","title":"best product for cancer","slug":"best-product-for-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nWhile cannabis appears to have many potentially beneficial effects for patients with cancer, no actual parameters for successfully treating cancer with any type of cannabis have ever been determined with clinical science.  Any recommendations (eg the commonly mentioned formula called Rick Simpson Oil) are based entirely on anecdote and the hope that observations in the laboratory might translate into clinical effects.  The good news is that cannabis is remarkably non-toxic to human physiology, so whatever preparations are tried there is little reason to be concerned about doing harm (unlike many other 'folk-medicine' treatments advocated for cancer).  Some of the scientifically recognized effects of cannabis such as reducing nausea, improving appetite, modifying mood, and promoting relaxation are enormously helpful for cancer patients and help fortify the desire to go on, something that HAS been clinically demonstrated to have a positive effect on cancer survival.  And, of course, I strongly recommend continuing conventional medical evaluation and treatment along with any medicinal cannabis use. \n\ndrelkind","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":15,"currentPage":1,"id":5042,"name":"Cancer","slug":"cancer","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}