Marijuana prevents breast cancer metastasis?

Thank you zarovka, for the helpful suggestions. I am emailing with my ND and asked for a consult with the NO that the office works with, too. Aunt Zeldas--I checked the link; would I need to go to Phoenix for that? I am 3 hours away, one way, from Phoenix, but if it is that helpful I can consider it for sure.

Treating bc and trying to keep it from coming back is a full time researcher job, for sure.

Claire in AZ

Just for a bit of levity:

zarovka~

Can you tell me if you are using indica or sativa? I have been trying to use cannabis oil for treatment, but have struggled with the effects, i get anxious. Anyway, I am using a mg of cbd oil daily which delivers 240mg of cbd. Sure wish I lived in a mj state!

sara - i can't advise on strains. it's complicated. spend the $100 to $300 to consult with an experience practitioner. IMO, the advice that goes out on the boards is hit and miss. It depends on your diagnosis and what you are trying to accomplish. no one can advise on dosage in this setting.

>Z<

My partner is a consulting engineer in the MM industry. One of his lab guys provides me with vape products. He has a MA in Chemistry and has been working in a MM lab for about 5 years. I trust the lab boy on the strains yet I was the one who cautioned him on using THC in estrogen-positive cancer.

While promising, I have never seen any longitudinal research on the efficacy of MM on cancer tumors. Of course, this is due to the fact that there are federal roadblocks in place. I would gladly be a research subject as long as Big Pharma wasn't involved.

Wendy -

Recommendations from "Paid Professionals" can be as random as the forums. In the absence of clinical trials, what you want are Experienced Practitioners with 1000+ clients specifically in cancer and preferably with breast cancer. Aunt Zelda's is one option; however, I am still researching their doctor. Dr. Joe Goldstrich doesn't have an direct oncology training. I am not sure generalist can treat cancer when oncologists struggle. He is still worth looking into as Aunt Zelda may have more experience with cannabis and cancer than any other group.

I love Alis and read her forum but I couldn't put together a treatment protocol for myself from that group. And I have the most common form of cancer. How much, how long, what strain, what CBD:THC ratio, how do you ramp up. Since I will spend 1000's on cannabis, I want to talk someone trained in oncology with direct experience with a lot of people.

Always a pleasure to discuss things with you as you are one of the most thoughtful commentators on the boards. It has been a pleasure to get to know you through the various sites we post on. Wishing you a merry xmas and complete healing in 2017.

>Z<

And I thrive on your positivity ... will look into the book.

>Z<

Homemom - There are several good doctors that will consult with you by Skype. I've considered Aunt Zelda, but haven't used them because their doctor is not actually an oncologist. Dr. Brian Lawanda may be an option or may be able to refer you. I know he is bullish on Cannabis as a cancer treatment and I have great respect for him.

I monitored that facebook page closely for a month and I have great respect for many people on there, but I was never able to extract an actionable treatment plan of any sort from the conversation. It's really important to treat any complementary treatment as you would a prescription drug and work with a trained and experienced practitioner.

>Z<

I was just told I have Stage 4 breast cancer.  I have been sick to my tummy.  I want to find out if any of the types of pot is available in Texas.

Greeting.

I am new to this thread-but 5 years in the groups. I finally agreed to a MM card about 18 months ago. On the third day of using Charlotte's Web I had 1 hour of total pain free bliss. That has not happened again-but my life has improved and continues to improve. If those on the thread are not familiar with CW-please google the TED Talks with The Stanley Brothers and CW. I use it three times a day. Additionally, I have pure CBD Bhang bars, CBD/THC 60/60 Bhang Bars, 200mg Indica Bhang Bars, and I keep a hybrid Bhang bar also. I cannot remember the last time I took a narcotic (which didn't work anyway).

A major university offers an associate degree and certification in CBD/THC management that I am strongly considering taking. Anyone on this list have experience in this area or suggestions?

Looking forward.

Hi HomeMom. Bhang Bars are a brand of medicinal marajuana in a chocolate bar. The chocolate comes in several flavors. Price (where I am) ranges from $15.50-$25.00 per bar. Each bar has 8 rectangles and a bar lasts me about 10 to 12 days. There may be other brands.

I met with my consultant a couple weeks ago and added a liquid indica called Dankazine. It tastes horrid. Really really horrid. But-works faster than the bars-even when I am patient and allow the chocolate to melt under my tongue. I also started a THC tincture to hopefully help with some nausea. Started with a very small amount (0.25 ml) slowly increasing to hit the right dose.

Best of luck. Hopefully this is available for you also.

Claire - I belong to a Facebook group Fighting Breast Cancer with Cannibis - they have research on THC and er+ breast cancer. Low amounts are permissable

I got my NP to rx propanolol, which treats anxiety without the somewhat addictive properties of Xanax. My problem is that I can't stay asleep--wake up at 3 a.m. consistently. When I do, my mind tries to take over and create anxiety. If I can treat the anxiety I can get back to sleep. There also seems to be some interesting research that propanolol (a beta blocker) may prevent recurrence of some cancers, perhaps b.c. I'm researching that too.

I like the lavender oil suggestion, thank you! My problem is that I can fall asleep usually pretty quickly. I have struggled for years with staying asleep, and wake up consistently at 3 a.m. a lot. I've had just enough sleep not to feel tired or groggy, my mind and anxiety kicks in, and I'm out of the gate so to speak and can't fall back asleep for another hour or so.

I have determined though that I'm good with 7 hours sleep--don't feel sleepy during the day or need naps. So if my normal bedtime is 9 and I wake up at 3, I've had six hours, which isn't quite enough.

Claire in AZ

where to find the cannabis oil?