Life does not end with a stage IV diagnosis (really!)

dlb823

There's actually a fairly complete article on medical marijuan in the Summer 2015 issue of CURE Magazine that I came across in my onc's office today. I haven't read much of it yet, but surprisingly, on first glance, it looks quite open to its potential, simply stating that there haven't been many studies to prove of disprove the claims.

Here's the article: http://www.curetoday.com/publications/cure/2015/su...

exbrnxgrl

There are also several threads on the alternative and complementary forums regarding medical marijuana in various forms. Yes, it is a plant that anyone can grow, however a pharmaceutical company can produce and patent active ingredients in various forms or various delivery systems. Although, state by state varying degrees of legality exist, on a federal level it is still illegal. When enough scientific research exists (not only efficacy, but strengths and dosing standards) and if/when the federal government changes the legal status, I feel quite certain that pharmaceutical companies will get into the game.

Wendy3

Ally spot on

exbrnxgrl

Case in point, we have a hugely lucrative trade in opiate based drugs that thrives on both the black market and the legal pharmaceutical market. When the federal government changes the status of marijuana, it's easy to envision the same type of thing occurring. You can indeed patent delivery systems with dosages based on research based science. If we didn't have plant based pharmaceuticals we'd be without a lot of drugs! I believe that saying that marijuana will never be adopted by the pharmaceutical companies because it's a plant, is an old meme which doesn't hold water anymore

artistatheart

Thanks Mama! Validation goes such a long way..... Hugs back at ya! Deana, yo are always a wonderful fountain of information, thanks so much! exbrnx, i agree 100%

Rosieo

bump

exbrnxgrl

It'sofficial! I am expecting my second grandchild in late April. This is the first child of my younger daughter and son in law. I was diagnosed shortly before their engagement party. I hoped to make it to their wedding, which I did, and now, two years later, I am thrilled to be awaiting the birth of their first child. Watching life continue is exhilarating.

Partyoffive

congrats on grandbaby number 2. I didn't think i would be here for my 1st grandbaby and have spent the last 5 months loving her like crazy and enjoying every day i have. I plan on being here for many family mlestones to come. Best Wishes!!

Kristin

KiwiCatMom

Congrats, Caryn!

dlb823

Caryn, how wonderful!!!!!

Tina2

Lovely news, Caryn. Enjoy!

Tina

Wendy3

Congratulations Caryn love how life happens eh?

Texasrose53

That is awesome Caryn! Grandchildren are so wonderful!!

txmom

Awe, congrats Caryn! So exciting!

DivineMrsM

exbrnxgrl: As Jackie Geason would say, "How sweeet it is!"

Aoibheann

Congrats, Caryn, delightful news!

Nel138281

Caryn

Very cool

Anonymous

Congratulations Caryn!

ChelleG

Congratulations Caryn! Nothing so wonderful as a precious new life! You have been blessed

artistatheart

That's so wonderful Caryn! I hope to be so blessed someday soon.Enjoy!

dunesleeper

Congratulations Caryn. I can only imagine how thrilled you must be.

Mama2twinsplus2

Congrats Caryn!! Always love great news like that!!

GatorGal

awesome news, Caryn! Grandchildren are a special gift!

NYCchutzpah

Congrats Caryn. My grandaughter is 2 weeks old.today. Got my baby fix yesterday, taking the day off today and will have another baby fix tomorrow when daughter checks out some more day care options. Wish I could be one of the day care options/

50sgirl

Caryn, Congratulations, such exciting news.

I love being a grandmother. My ninth grandchild, my fourth granddaughter, is due to arrive on December 28.

Lynne

teacher911

Congratulations, Caryn .

Rosieo

Cayn

How wonderful to have another brand new baby. What joy.

Rosieo

artistatheart

50sgirl and Caryn, I am green with envy....

Dawnann813

how do you turn off the tears??

ChelleG

Dawnann, good question! I have only been diagnosed for a little over a month. But have found that there are great coping tips from many of these couragoues ladies on the " tips for fighting the dark clouds" thread. Kiwicatmom has some great tips!!