Stop the presses. Alert the history books. After only a couple of decades of listening to millions of patients, doctors, and caregivers say the exact same thing, government bureaucrats have officially unveiled their latest breakthrough discovery: medical marijuana helps cancer patients deal with pain, nausea, and anxiety. Yes, in a report that will shock absolutely no one … [Read more...] about Government Finally Cracks the Case: Cannabis Helps Cancer Patients, Just Decades Behind Everyone Else
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High Costs, Real Relief: Why Cancer Patients Need Insurers to Back Cannabis
When conventional medicine struggles to ease the grinding toll of cancer therapy, an increasing number of patients turn to cannabis for respite. A federally backed study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry reveals that this choice delivers measurable therapeutic payoffs, though steep out-of-pocket prices and lingering cultural judgment continue to lock many out of the care … [Read more...] about High Costs, Real Relief: Why Cancer Patients Need Insurers to Back Cannabis
New Review Suggests CBD Could Help Fight Cancer in Dogs
For years, people laughed off the idea that cannabinoids might have real medical potential beyond pain relief and anxiety. Now the science keeps moving forward anyway.A new scientific review found that CBD may hold promise as an anticancer agent in dogs, with researchers reviewing studies involving lymphoma, osteosarcoma, mammary cancer, glioma, and other canine cancers. The … [Read more...] about New Review Suggests CBD Could Help Fight Cancer in Dogs
CBD vs. Cancer: The Cannabinoid That’s Making Tumors Say “Not Today” (In Labs, Anyway)
In a development that sounds equal parts science and plot twist, a recent scientific review suggests that cannabidiol (CBD)—the non-intoxicating compound derived from cannabis—may hold meaningful potential in the fight against cancer. Far removed from its reputation as a wellness supplement, CBD is increasingly attracting attention for its possible role in disrupting tumor … [Read more...] about CBD vs. Cancer: The Cannabinoid That’s Making Tumors Say “Not Today” (In Labs, Anyway)
Cannabis and Medicinal Mushrooms: Emerging Therapies in Cancer Survivorship
In an insightful episode of the Medscape InDiscussion: Cancer Survivorship podcast, Dr. Kathryn J. Ruddy, a Mayo Clinic breast oncologist, engages with Dr. Stacy D’Andre, a medical oncologist specializing in integrative medicine, to explore the evolving role of cannabis and medicinal mushrooms in the care of cancer survivors. Their discussion underscores both potential benefits … [Read more...] about Cannabis and Medicinal Mushrooms: Emerging Therapies in Cancer Survivorship
High Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients, UC San Diego Study Finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at UC San Diego has uncovered a concerning link between high cannabis use and increased mortality among patients diagnosed with colon cancer. The findings, based on data from more than 150,000 patients over a 20-year period, raise critical questions about the impact of cannabis on cancer outcomes, particularly for those battling … [Read more...] about High Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients, UC San Diego Study Finds
Rising Cannabis Use Among Cancer Survivors Highlights Growing Interest in Alternative Therapies
A growing number of cancer survivors in the United States are turning to cannabis as part of their ongoing health and wellness routines, according to recent data. Approximately 1 in 12 individuals who have survived cancer report using cannabis in some form, reflecting a notable shift in attitudes toward alternative and complementary treatments.The findings underscore an … [Read more...] about Rising Cannabis Use Among Cancer Survivors Highlights Growing Interest in Alternative Therapies
Emerging Evidence Suggests Cannabis Compounds May Combat Certain Types of Cancer
In recent years, medical researchers have increasingly explored the therapeutic potential of cannabis, not only for symptom management but also for its possible anticancer properties. While marijuana remains a controversial topic in many political and medical circles, growing evidence suggests that specific compounds in cannabis—particularly cannabinoids such as THC and CBD—may … [Read more...] about Emerging Evidence Suggests Cannabis Compounds May Combat Certain Types of Cancer
Medical Cannabis Shows Strong Promise for Cancer Patients, Landmark Study Finds
In a major breakthrough for both medicine and cannabis advocacy, researchers have confirmed what many patients and caregivers have long suspected: medical cannabis is significantly improving the lives of cancer patients.A sweeping new study out of the UK has delivered compelling evidence that medical cannabis can effectively reduce symptoms like pain, anxiety, and insomnia in … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis Shows Strong Promise for Cancer Patients, Landmark Study Finds
We need a surgeon general cancer warning on pot
The fact that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has no legal authority to mandate cancer warnings on alcoholic beverage labels did not prevent him, as Dry January began, to propose just such a caveat. The evidence on the health hazards of alcohol may be mixed — the Harvard School of Public Health says “the evidence is more nuanced than the headlines suggest” — but as a medical … [Read more...] about We need a surgeon general cancer warning on pot
