{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/tumor/10","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_7164-markdown","title":"will the cannabis oil work on lymth nodes that have cancer?","slug":"will-the-cannabis-oil-work-on-lymth-nodes-that-have-cancer","content":"\n_____________________\nActually, lymph nodes are garbage collection sites and we have them all over our body and they all drain to the chest. Once the lymph node is full of garbage it doesn't really function anymore but I don't think cleaning out the lymph node is the answer and your time might be better spent on increasing detoxification of the entire body especially the liver, the G.I. tract, the kidneys and the skin since these are areas of major detoxification of the body. \nIt is very difficult to get anything into a lymph node that is already filled with toxins such as cancer in order to get it cleaned out and that's why surgeons often times will remove abnormal lymph nodes. There is a process for whole body detoxification and even with lymph cancer it could lighten the load on the lymphatic system.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nThe simple answer to this is, no. There has not been any human trials of cannabis \"curing\" any type of cancer either in the lymph nodes or elsewhere. There have been some experiments in the laboratory that seem to show that cannabis can kille some types of cancer cells. With any type of cancer it is best to consult with your physician for the proper treatment.\nHowever if the question is modified to ask if cannabis can hurt your body if you do have cancer, my opinion is also no. The anti-inflammatory effects of cannabis as well as helping with peripheral neuropathy that can result from some chemotherapeutic drug treatments can be beneficial.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7125-markdown","title":"What kind of cannabis works to kill cancer (breast) that has metastasized to bones?","slug":"what-kind-of-cannabis-works-to-kill-cancer-breast-that-has-metastasized-to-bones","content":"\n_____________________\nResearch has shown several cannabinoids kill cancer cells including  CBD, THC, CBG. The acidic cannabinoids such as THCA are also involved in killing cancer cancer cells. CBDA has been shown to be very effective in battling certain kinds of breast cancer. Go to The National Cancer Institutes web site for more info    https://www.cancer.gov and look up anti tumor effects of cannabis.\nYou will probably a high doses of an extract of both neutral & acidic cannabinoids ( start low go slow ). Beware of anything called RSO  or lists Indica or Sativa as ingredients. Those terms tell you this is probably not based on science. Do not use THC by itself. Inform your oncologist of what you are using\n\ntone32","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7054-markdown","title":"Stage 4 prostrate cancer survivor","slug":"stage-4-prostrate-cancer-survivor","content":"\"As a cancer survivor, I would like to know the dose and frequency of THC for a maintenance program. As a foot note I was taking 1/2 gram twice daily for sixty days, after thirty three days had a PSA drop from 96 to 2.9 after the sixty days had  clear PET scan.\"\n_____________________\nCongratulations! \nKeep in mind cancer is a sneaky disease and I think you want to stay on treatment, as long as you're not having negative side effects, for at least six months before you consider reducing your dose. Cancer can mutate and adapt for its own survival and you would not want to lower your dose and allow any cancer cells to adapt to the presence of the THC because then the THC could become ineffective should you need to use it again in the future. The cancer may have been driven into remission within 60 days but that does not necessarily mean you have been cured so I would advise you to stay vigilant. The PET scan is only a scan of the cancer activity in the area being scanned. My suggestion of 6 months for your cannabis use is just a suggestion and you should do what feels right for you since there are no human clinical trials to investigate this issue with cancer treatment using cannabis.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7047-markdown","title":"I had a ct scan and show my cancer back.","slug":"i-had-a-ct-scan-and-show-my-cancer-back","content":"\"How much cannabis oil do I use and when will see results?\"\n_____________________\nFind a good source of rick simpson oil from a trusted supplier and ingest as much as possible. Ideally you want to ingest a balanced ratio of CBD and THC and up to around 100 grams.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7031-markdown","title":"Can cannabis oil help with testicular cancer? ","slug":"can-cannabis-oil-help-with-testicular-cancer","content":"\"My 21 year old son has just been diagnosed with testicular cancer; they started him on chemo last night. How do we approach the doctors that are not open to alternative medicine?\"\n_____________________\nHere is a link from American For Safe Access. http://www.safeaccessnow.org/talking_to_your_doctor_about_medical_marijuana\n\nThis may help. I would also do research and bring copies of articles/papers found on pubmed or other reputable sources. \n\nCannabis can def. help with the side-effects of chemotherapy. While a quick survey doesn't reveal any anecdotal evidence of cannabis being effective for testicular cancer, if it was my family member I would treat with the oil and other modes of administration, such as suppository and CBD treatments. Best of luck.\n\ndneice\n_____________________\nYes cannabis oil can help. Testicular cancer often responds very favorably to traditional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The 5 year survival rate is around 95%. Cannabis can help with the symptoms associated with the treatments and also help prevent metastasis, angiogenesis and in destroying cancerous cells. I would try to find a doctor who is open to alternative medicine. It would be best for your son's healing if all parties where in agreement as to the best way to treat the cancer. If your doctor is not okay with cannabis, I would not discuss it with them further, and in fact would wait until after treatment is done to reveal that cannabis was helpful during the treatment. \n\nandrewvanmd\n_____________________\nCommenting on Dr, Vanderveer and Dneice's remarks. Cannabis has been shown both clinically and in multiple human studies to help in the side effects of chemotherapy. Oncologists are the specialists most aware of this and usually will have no objections to their patients using cannabis to help treat these side effects. There are, of course, ones that would object so I might take care to feel them out first. \n\nAs far as any cannabis products helping, curing or treating ANY type of cancer, there is no clinical evidence to support this. Laboratory studies and some animal studies seem to suggest his. There are many anecdotal data and stories from patients claiming a cure from cannabis alone. I would not stop any chemotherapy that my oncologist would recommend. Taking cannabis along with this therapy can help with the side effect however.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7027-markdown","title":"Are Edibles containing THC causing any side effects that could be harmful?","slug":"are-edibles-containing-thc-causing-any-side-effects-that-could-be-harmful","content":"\"taking a look at THC edibles such as brownies, etc. I know how the thc is processed, i understand everything about the technicalities of processing THC and the effects it will cause. But at the end of the day, is eating an edible any more dangerous than smoking a cigar? or eating too much sugar as a diabetic? Why is there such a war on THC? Smoking, sure, anything inhaled into the lungs like tobacco, cannabis, paper, anything is harmful. But, edibles? What could be an actual causation from indulging one? Liver cancer?? anything? I understand medical marijuana helps those who are prescribed, but I'm asking for a family friend who uses recreationally.\"\n_____________________\nHello there!  I think we have to start off with the nature of your question:  are you asking can there be any adverse effects from THC if it's taken in a non-inhalation form?  The short answer is:  yes (but this can possibly be true of ANY cannabinoid, though CBD is documented to have less \"psychoactivity\".  There is no \"war\" on THC;  THC can indeed be useful as you've pointed out but there are deleterious side effects.  If THC levels are too high in the blood, there are police and ER reports of said effects (i.e. paranoia, excessively high heart rate, etc).  However, you can let you're friend know that there are plenty of MD's who think that THC ratios, in modest amounts of edibles/ tinctures/ vape-pens can be helpful. I personally have seen in  help people sleep, help appetite, help improve symptom mgmt for neuropathic / nerve damage pain.  However, given the nature of your friend's question, I think it would be wise to let them know that they are missing out if they just stick to THC;  there seems to be evidence on the receptor level that having combo's of different cannabinoids together (they study I looked at looked at THC and CBD together) is actually better than just using one or another cannabinoid.  I hope this answers your question;  send your friend over if they have further questions!\n\ndrpark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7012-markdown","title":"Can a stage 4 non-smoking lung cancer patient in pain use a vape pen?  Very clean med only.  I need help!","slug":"can-a-stage-4-non-smoking-lung-cancer-patient-in-pain-use-a-vape-pen-very-clean-med-only-i-need-help","content":"\n_____________________\nSorry to hear about your situation. I'm not sure how your lungs are handling the vap or smoke. If you haven't explored taking whole plant extract you should look into that. If you would like more information on how to manage lung cancer through cannabis, you can contact us at info@calstatecaregivers.com\n\ndneice","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_7000-markdown","title":"Breast cancer","slug":"breast-cancer","content":"\"Hello, I am now breast cancer free and will be taking Arimidex for five years. Which form of Cannabis can kill cancer cells?\n\"\n_____________________\nCBD has shown to kill cancer cells in experimental animals. Although it is always advisable to take Hybrids for preventative treatment of any kind of cancer.\n\ndrrachna","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6997-markdown","title":"I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.  ","slug":"i-am-undergoing-chemotherapy-for-breast-cancer","content":"\"What type of cannabis will be the most helpful for pain. sleep, etc?\"\n_____________________\nI am sorry to hear about your treatment. Cannabis can certainly be helpful for both pain and sleep. Rather than the type of cannabis, start first with a chosen method of application.\n\nFor sleep, I would recommend an edible product, and if you can find one with a strong indica as content. Edibles tend to come on slower, and may help to keep you asleep longer. Any indica strain will suffice. There are several edible products designed specifically to assist with sleep. Your location will determine what is available to you locally. I would suggest you find a good local dispensary and see what they carry.\n\nHere are some good choices for products that will help you sleep: https://www.hellomd.com/search/sleep/products\n\nFor more information on sleep related products: https://www.hellomd.com/topics/insomnia\n\nFor pain, you might want to try a combination of an edible, along with a vaporizer. Vaping cannabis has an immediate effect, and so this could be beneficial during waking hours. \n\nHere are some options for vaporizer products: https://www.hellomd.com/search/vaporizer/products\n\nHope this helps and best of luck with your treatment.\n\nmark","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6953-markdown","title":"Can marijuana cause testicular cancer?","slug":"can-marijuana-cause-testicular-cancer","content":"\" I had testicular cancer and used to smoke marijuana. I'm now cancer-free, but if I started smoking cannabis again, would it cause a recurrence of the cancer? \"\n_____________________\nI don't believe there has ever been any correlation between cannabis use and testicular cancer. Cannabis use has been said to have effects that help stop cancer growth when ingested correctly if anything, meaning it may help but never cause testicular cancer\n\ncannabear\n_____________________\nHi and thank you for your question.  We recommend that all patients contact their physician regarding the use of medical cannabis products for the treatment of their specific medical conditions.\n\njeremygreen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6933-markdown","title":"I need a medical recommendation for bone pain from metastatic prostate cancer in the bones.","slug":"i-need-a-medical-recommendation-for-bone-pain-from-metastatic-prostate-cancer-in-the-bones","content":"\"My cancer is now widly spread in the bones and is also causing lots of pain and is also CRPC(castrate resistant) Would Rick Simpsons protocol be recommended in this case?\nGrant\"\n_____________________\nIn general, Rick Simpson Oil (high THC based product) is generally thought to be used to try to \"cure\" cancers as Rick Simpson himself claimed to use cannabis to cure his own skin cancer.  There have been many studies on the benefits of cannabis including hope for help with cancer, but nothing regarding cannabis has been proven to be 100% effective in curing cancer.  On that note, for pain relief I recommend a tincture or vape product in a CBD:THC ratio of 1:1 or 4:1 and a high CBD cream with a little THC added for extra relief.\n\ndrb\n_____________________\nDr. C is right, there have been no studies done on the RSO oil that I know...I do have a member that has had bone cancer for some time and is taking our RSO oil, 3/4 grams a day and it has greatly helped. The oil is providing pain relief, stimulating her appetite and helping her sleep most of the night.\n\nPiantaTinta","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6862-markdown","title":"Hello I hope someone can answer a question for me. ","slug":"hello-i-hope-someone-can-answer-a-question-for-me","content":"\"I recently got diagnosed with cancer I work at a Indian Gaming Casino and they go by federal laws and do urine drug tests. I was wondering if I go to my cancer doctor and ask him to subscribe me Marinol the pill format of marijuana and it contains THC will it be ok for my job employment to not fire me. Since if its in a pill format it is both state and FDA approved. Please give me some opinions. I would like to keep my job and have the benefits of medical cannabis.\"\n_____________________\nI think that this is very hard to answer without conferring with your employer. As far as I am aware, there is no protection under California law from employers firing employees after drug testing, regardless of the doctors recommendation, or form of medication (pill or other).\n\nSince you work on an Indian Casino, I am assuming they don't follow California law, and instead have their own policy on that matter. One would assume that since they are doing drug testing, their policy would not allow THC. \n\nMy suggestion is to ask them for clarification of their policy before taking any form of THC medication. Perhaps if you discuss your intent to use Marinol, they may make an exception for you or change their blanket policy against THC (assuming there is one). \n\nIf you are worried about jeopardizing your employment by asking, perhaps have a non related party ask on your behalf, saying they know an employee who has this issue, but wants to remain anonymous. \n\nI hope this helps. Good luck with your treatment.\n\nmark","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":108,"numPages":15,"currentPage":10,"id":5865,"name":"Tumor","slug":"tumor","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}