Cancer is one of the leading causes of death. While cannabis can’t cure cancer, it can remarkably reduce the acuteness of symptoms and will most certainly improve quality of life for patients. Research shows that both THC and CBD (two of the key active components found in cannabis) can stimulate appetite, which may help with the weight loss, anorexia and cachexia that many cancer patients experience. In addition, cannabis is very effective at combating the nausea caused by conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. Studies show that cannabinoids either slow down the growth of or kill some types of cancer cells. Cannabidiol has the ability to stop cancer by turning off a gene called Id-1. With the active ingredients cannabinoids possess, it can help regulate a number of biological functions in many organisms.

The American Association for Cancer Research has found that marijuana actually may considerately inhibit or stop the growth of tumors and cancer growth in brain, breast, lungs, pheochromocytoma, melanoma, leukemia, and other kinds of cancer.

Studies show that CBD may prevent cancer from spreading.

A few studies have found that inhaled (smoked or vaporized) marijuana can be helpful treatment of neuropathic pain (pain caused by damaged nerves). Marijuana can work similarly to opioids when treating individuals living with cancer related pain. Additionally, it may have anti-inflammatory effects that can help with pain. Some studies also convey certain cannabinoids may abate the growth and reduce spread of some forms of cancer. Contact us today to learn more.