Marijuana Kills Cancer Cells... Updated NCI fact page

I spoke at length with a local dispensary owner and she's a 9 year cancer survivor! Anyway, she was very informative about what products I should be using. I'm a little leery to begin right before a hip replacement surgery. But afraid of what the stress to my body may do in activating cancer cells. My BMX wasn't even 4 months ago.

So a friend and I are going to the coast and will pick some up on the way next week. She's action packed with chronic pain problems but has little experience with MJ, so I want to be with her. We forget all the wonderful advantages of living on the West coast.

I cannot figure out how to post a link on here. But there is an hour long documentary narrated by Peter coyote. Very informative. On you tube. Http:/./.youtu.be/iksA-DD3990 any one who is interested should watch it.

Very interesting thread!

Wendy3--Here's what you do:

1. Go to My Profile (upper right)
2. Click tab My Diagnosis (it's easy buttons you check off for your dx)
3. Click tab My Treatments (same as dx)
4. Then click on tab Setting. You can click on and off visible or private the info you wish to show or be private. Further down in Settings is a section called Treatment and Diagnosis Privacy Settings and it shows you what your auto Signature will show. If you missed something or don't want something to show go back and change the setting.

Hope that helps.

I have some concerns about marijuana in combination with tamoxifen. We have all been told not to take certain drugs such as Paxil and Prozac with tamoxifen because they (and a long list of other drugs) inhibit CYP2D6. CYP2D6 is the enzyme primarily responsible for the breakdown of tamoxifen into its active metabolites, and interfering with that conversion can reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness (here is BCO's article on the subject). THC and CBD both inhibit CYP2D6, with CBD being a much stronger inhibitor than THC.

Cannabidiol, a major phytocannabinoid, as a potent atypical inhibitor for CYP2D6

I always hate to post something like this that might burst someone's bubble, but since I've been doing the research I kind of feel responsible to share the information with people who might not know, because it's something that should at least be considered. Medical marijuana helped get me through the stress after diagnosis, through the surgery and waiting for the Oncotype, but I've given it up until I'm off the tamoxifen in two years and onto AIs. I don't think occasional use should be a problem, but daily use is more risk than I'm personally willing to take at this time.

Solfeo thank you thank you the more folks that research and learn what we can is great. I have been getting a lot of messages from woman afraid to post on here so thank you for that too. I have been doing to CBD at this dose since October. That's the time when I noticed I started to feel better, started gaining weight back , more energy etc. I think all will be revealed on February 12 during my pet scan. My oncologist wants to know what going on. I was prescribed 20 milligrams of tamoxifen daily lately I have been dialling that down to 10 because I hate this pill. I'm not crazy though it may be what's working and I may be way off. My oncologist is stumped and that's I think a good thing. I take 100 milligrams of CBD a day and a lot less THC around 20. I also totally changed my diet no refined sugar no red meat no dairy. Juicing everyday and exercising everyday these things may be helping as well. 

Cancer is like a forest fire ...would you send in just one truck?  Someone said that to me recently and I agree. Chelle as far as I know is having success with the CBD as well. 

ChiSandy sorry lymphedema pain I'm not familiar with so I couldn't say. Just try it I would imagine it's healthier than a lot of pain killers.

Hi Wendy, I'm curious - is your oncologist. Stumped because she doesn't know you're on the CBD and THC? How do you know what quality you're getting. It would be nice to feel good - does it work for muscle stiffness and muscle pain

Wendy How do you take the CBD and the THC. Do you puff it or is the CBD an oil

Thanks

Rosieo

Wendy thank you, I wonder how much 100mg CBD is and the 20mg THC The CBD comes in pill form? What about the other? I have knee pain as well. Finger joint pain is almost scary when I wake up. Does it get you high? I'd rather it didn't

I'm not quite sure how I arrived at this particular post, but I'm certainly delighted that I did! On my first visit with my MO, I made the mistake of casually inquiring how he felt in general about medical marijuana (MM). I live in CT where MM is legal. He said he didn't think it was legal in CT! I said it was but then I realized that I didn't know this person at all and I didn't want to get into any sort of pissing contest with someone who was going to be suggesting potential life saving/altering treatments for me. Sooooo, that pretty much forced me to seek out a state registered MM doctor, who turned out to be a sweet, enthusiastic and caring person. He asked me why I felt I needed it and I told him the truth: it helped to soothe anxiety and combat insomnia. He thought that I would be a good candidate for MM based on those two needs. Furthermore, he was very interested in the potential role that CBD may have in fighting off cancer cells. It took two weeks for me to receive my temporary MM certificate and I haven't looked back. I use a vape pen for the CBD oil, which is non-psychoactive. It offers a calming and relaxing feeling that sort of gently washes through your body. It's really wonderful and helps reduce stress and certainly helps to induce satisfying sleep.

Wendy3, please keep us posted!! The folks at the dispensary were serious,dedicated pharmacists who were very excited about the potential anti-cancer properties that CBD may have. I certainly do hope that it is true. Hugs to you!

I can't remember exact details about how to get it in a non-MM state, but I'm sure I've read that CBD oil is legal in all 50 states because it is non-psychoactive. I believe this was discussed in one of the medical marijuana threads on these boards, but I know I saw it elsewhere online as well. You probably don't even need a MM card if you're not planning to use THC as well. Worth checking into.

Since I'm not a cop or a doctor I guess I can say the obvious. If you can't get a card and you're planning to smoke for pain relief, stress or insomnia, I'm pretty sure your kids or grandkids can help you out. Of course that wouldn't be a high-CBD strain, but the option is there.

Deanna, that's so true! Not sure if we should laugh or cry...... I hope to change the world

Well I've been trying to sort out what's legal and not w/o a medical card in Oregon. I'm receiving narcotics for Pain Management, and with a Hip Replacement next week need to be by the book until I'm ready to get off Opioids.

I was told there were only a few things I can purchase legally. One is the leaf and buds ithemselves. Any Estrogen positive person must be careful to have strains high in CBDs and low in THC, as MJ is estrogenic. Regular MJ could increase cancer growth. There are a few CBD edibles. Otherwise, all oils take a MM card here. And if that's the case in Oregon, I doubt oils are freely available in other States.

Think it's best for me to get my MM card when ready, but that's a few months away.

If others find out different info than what I was told, please let us know