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= Cancers = | |||
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== Cancers and cannabis == | == Cancers and cannabis == | ||
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== Brain cancer == | |||
A '''[[w:glioma|glioma]]''' is a type of [[w:tumor|tumor]] that starts in the [[w:glial cells|glial cells]] of the [[w:Human brain|brain]] or the [[w:Vertebral column|spine]]. (Wikipedia) A '''[[w:blastoma|blastoma]]''' is a type of cancer, more common in children, that is caused by malignancies in [[w:precursor cell|precursor cell]]s. (Wikipedia) | A '''[[w:glioma|glioma]]''' is a type of [[w:tumor|tumor]] that starts in the [[w:glial cells|glial cells]] of the [[w:Human brain|brain]] or the [[w:Vertebral column|spine]]. (Wikipedia) A '''[[w:blastoma|blastoma]]''' is a type of cancer, more common in children, that is caused by malignancies in [[w:precursor cell|precursor cell]]s. (Wikipedia) | ||
'''[[w:Glioblastoma|Glioblastoma]]''' is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, but it may potentially be treated with cannabis.<ref name="MedicalDaily2017Glioblastoma">https://www.medicaldaily.com/marijuana-just-might-help-cure-one-deadliest-forms-brain-cancer-410947</ref> | '''[[w:Glioblastoma|Glioblastoma]]''' is the most aggressive form of brain cancer, but it may potentially be treated with cannabis.<ref name="MedicalDaily2017Glioblastoma">https://www.medicaldaily.com/marijuana-just-might-help-cure-one-deadliest-forms-brain-cancer-410947</ref> | ||
=== Brain cancer and cannabis === | |||
In 2018 [[w:Insys Therapeutics|Insys Therapeutics]] announced the the [[w:Food and Drug Administration|FDA]] has given CBD an [[w:orphan drug|orphan drug]] designation (ODD) to CBD for treating gliomas.<ref name="WPHealth2018glioma">http://wphealth.cc/2018/10/11/fda-approves-cannabis-for-brain-cancer-treatment/</ref> | In 2018 [[w:Insys Therapeutics|Insys Therapeutics]] announced the the [[w:Food and Drug Administration|FDA]] has given CBD an [[w:orphan drug|orphan drug]] designation (ODD) to CBD for treating gliomas.<ref name="WPHealth2018glioma">http://wphealth.cc/2018/10/11/fda-approves-cannabis-for-brain-cancer-treatment/</ref> | ||
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== Breast cancer == | |||
=== Breast cancer and cannabis === | === Breast cancer and cannabis === | ||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerbreast.htm Extensive compendium of research about breast cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerbreast.htm Extensive compendium of research about breast cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
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== Cervical cancer == | |||
=== Cervical cancer and cannabis === | === Cervical cancer and cannabis === | ||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancercervical.htm Extensive compendium of research about cervical cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancercervical.htm Extensive compendium of research about cervical cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
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== Colon cancer == | |||
=== Colon cancer and cannabis === | === Colon cancer and cannabis === | ||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancercolorectal.htm Extensive compendium of research about colon cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancercolorectal.htm Extensive compendium of research about colon cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
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== Langerhans cell sarcoma == | |||
=== Langerhans cell sarcoma === | === Langerhans cell sarcoma and cannabis === | ||
[[w:Langerhans cell sarcoma|Langerhans cell sarcoma]] is extremely rare. | [[w:Langerhans cell sarcoma|Langerhans cell sarcoma]] is extremely rare. | ||
* [https://metro-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/metro.co.uk/2018/10/24/my-son-had-three-days-to-live-before-cannabis-saved-him-mum-reveals-8069362/amp/?usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR0bsaXyM6szVL3YmRYb5tZkMKvvlSPNYsPfGet6t5UMnoP1Qluq_JCuYmU&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15403800867555&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fmetro.co.uk%2F2018%2F10%2F24%2Fmy-son-had-three-days-to-live-before-cannabis-saved-him-mum-reveals-8069362%2F A Langerhans cell sarcoma survivor story, treated with full plant extract] | * [https://metro-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/metro.co.uk/2018/10/24/my-son-had-three-days-to-live-before-cannabis-saved-him-mum-reveals-8069362/amp/?usqp=mq331AQECAFYAQ%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR0bsaXyM6szVL3YmRYb5tZkMKvvlSPNYsPfGet6t5UMnoP1Qluq_JCuYmU&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15403800867555&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fmetro.co.uk%2F2018%2F10%2F24%2Fmy-son-had-three-days-to-live-before-cannabis-saved-him-mum-reveals-8069362%2F A Langerhans cell sarcoma survivor story, treated with full plant extract] | ||
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== Leukemia == | |||
There are 2 main types of Leukemia: | There are 2 main types of Leukemia: | ||
* [[w:Myeloid leukemia|Myeloid leukemia]] (of the bone marrow) | * [[w:Myeloid leukemia|Myeloid leukemia]] (of the bone marrow) | ||
* [[w:Lymphoid leukemia|Lymphoid leukemia]] (of the lymphatic node) | * [[w:Lymphoid leukemia|Lymphoid leukemia]] (of the lymphatic node) | ||
=== Leukemia and cannabis === | |||
''' Links about Lympoid and Myeloid leukemia and cannabis''' | ''' Links about Lympoid and Myeloid leukemia and cannabis''' | ||
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* [http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/33/10/4373.abstract#corresp-1 Enhancing the Activity of Cannabidiol and Other Cannabinoids In Vitro Through Modifications to Drug Combinations and Treatment Schedules], a 2013 study published in the journal Anticancer Research | * [http://ar.iiarjournals.org/content/33/10/4373.abstract#corresp-1 Enhancing the Activity of Cannabidiol and Other Cannabinoids In Vitro Through Modifications to Drug Combinations and Treatment Schedules], a 2013 study published in the journal Anticancer Research | ||
=== Lymphoid leukemia and cannabis === | |||
''' Links about Lymphoid leukemia and cannabis''' | ''' Links about Lymphoid leukemia and cannabis''' | ||
* https://ocgreenrelief.org/medical-marijuana/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia-2 | * https://ocgreenrelief.org/medical-marijuana/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia-2 | ||
* http://truemedmd.com/2014/06/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia/ | * http://truemedmd.com/2014/06/cannabis-oil-acute-leukemia/ | ||
=== Myeloid leukemia and cannabis === | |||
''' Links about Myeloid leukemia and cannabis''' | ''' Links about Myeloid leukemia and cannabis''' | ||
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== Liver cancer == | |||
=== Liver cancer and cannabis === | === Liver cancer and cannabis === | ||
* https://herb.co/news/health/liver-cancer-cannabis/ | * https://herb.co/news/health/liver-cancer-cannabis/ | ||
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== Lung cancer == | |||
=== Lung cancer and cannabis === | === Lung cancer and cannabis === | ||
Laboratory and mice studies seem to indicate that THC can slow down the growth of lung cancer tumours from growing by binding to the same receptors as [[w:epidermal growth factor|epidermal growth factor]] (EGF): the [[w:epidermal growth factor receptor|epidermal growth factor receptor]]s (EGFR). | Laboratory and mice studies seem to indicate that THC can slow down the growth of lung cancer tumours from growing by binding to the same receptors as [[w:epidermal growth factor|epidermal growth factor]] (EGF): the [[w:epidermal growth factor receptor|epidermal growth factor receptor]]s (EGFR). | ||
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== Lymphoma == | |||
[[w:Hodgkin's lymphoma|Hodgkin's lymphoma]] is a type of [[w:lymphoma|lymphoma]] in which [[w:cancer|cancer]] originates from a specific type of [[w:white blood cell|white blood cell]]s called [[w:lymphocyte|lymphocyte]]s. (Wikipedia) | [[w:Hodgkin's lymphoma|Hodgkin's lymphoma]] is a type of [[w:lymphoma|lymphoma]] in which [[w:cancer|cancer]] originates from a specific type of [[w:white blood cell|white blood cell]]s called [[w:lymphocyte|lymphocyte]]s. (Wikipedia) | ||
== Lymphoma and cannabis == | |||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerlymphoma.htm Extensive compendium of reasearch on lymphoma and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerlymphoma.htm Extensive compendium of reasearch on lymphoma and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
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== Oral cancer == | |||
=== Oral cancer and cannabis === | === Oral cancer and cannabis === | ||
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== Osteosarcoma == | |||
[[w:Osteosarcoma]] is a bone cancer. | [[w:Osteosarcoma]] is a bone cancer. | ||
=== Osteosarcoma and cannabis === | |||
* https://www.rxleaf.com/post/12004/colorado-teen-sent-home-to-die-from-bone-cancer-but-cannabis-got-him-back-to-school | * https://www.rxleaf.com/post/12004/colorado-teen-sent-home-to-die-from-bone-cancer-but-cannabis-got-him-back-to-school | ||
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== Ovarian cancer == | |||
=== Ovarian cancer and cannabis === | === Ovarian cancer and cannabis === | ||
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== Pancreatic cancer == | |||
=== Pancreatic cancer and cannabis === | === Pancreatic cancer and cannabis === | ||
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== Prostate cancer == | |||
=== Prostate cancer and cannabis === | === Prostate cancer and cannabis === | ||
Cannabis helps with [[w:prostate cancer|prostate cancer]]. | Cannabis helps with [[w:prostate cancer|prostate cancer]]. | ||
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* https://cannabishealthradio.com/blog/2017/09/18/episode-217-his-incurable-prostate-cancer-has-been-cleared-with-the-use-of-cannabis-oil/ | * https://cannabishealthradio.com/blog/2017/09/18/episode-217-his-incurable-prostate-cancer-has-been-cleared-with-the-use-of-cannabis-oil/ | ||
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== Skin cancer == | |||
=== Skin cancer and cannabis === | === Skin cancer and cannabis === | ||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerskin.htm Extensive compendium of research on skin cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerskin.htm Extensive compendium of research on skin cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
* https://www.theroc.us/researchlibrary/Differential%20role%20of%20cannabinoids%20in%20the%20pathogenesis%20of%20skin%20cancer.pdf | * https://www.theroc.us/researchlibrary/Differential%20role%20of%20cannabinoids%20in%20the%20pathogenesis%20of%20skin%20cancer.pdf | ||
== Melanoma == | |||
==== Melanoma and cannabis ==== | ==== Melanoma and cannabis ==== | ||
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== Testicular cancer == | |||
=== Testicular cancer and cannabis === | === Testicular cancer and cannabis === | ||
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== Thyroid cancer == | |||
=== Thyroid cancer and cannabis === | === Thyroid cancer and cannabis === | ||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerthyroid.htm Extensive compendium of research on thyroid cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | * [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/cancerthyroid.htm Extensive compendium of research on thyroid cancer and cannabis at calgarycmmc.com] | ||
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= Boswellia genus - Frankincense = | |||
[[File:Fiori-Boswellia.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A flowering [[w:Boswellia sacra|Boswellia sacra]] tree]] | |||
'''[[w:Boswellia|Boswellia]]''' is a [[w:genus|genus]] of [[w:tree|tree]]s in the [[w:order (biology)|order]] [[w:Sapindales|Sapindales]], known for their fragrant [[w:resin|resin]]. The biblical incense '''[[w:frankincense]]''' was an extract from the resin of the tree ''[[w:Boswellia sacra|Boswellia sacra]]'', and is now produced also from ''[[w:Boswellia frereana|B. frereana]]''. (Wikipedia) | |||
''' Scientific articles about frankincense healing ''' | |||
* [https://bmccomplementalternmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6882-11-129 'Boswellia sacra essential oil induces tumor cell-specific apoptosis and suppresses tumor aggressiveness in cultured human breast cancer cells'], a 2011 in vitro study | |||
''' Links to articles about frankincense healing '''' | |||
* [https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/frankincense-oil-use/ 'Frankincense oil kills cancer cells while boosting the immune system, studies show'] a 2016 article by Dr. Josh Axe at healthy-holistic-living.com | |||
* [https://www.getholistichealth.com/78078/frankincense-outperform-chemo-killing-ovarian-cancer-cells/ 'Frankincense found to outperform chemo in killing Ovarian Cancer cells'] 2019 popular article on GetHolisticHealth.com | |||
= Cannabis therapeutics = | |||
[[File:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|left|240px|Rare 11-leafer [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]]]] | |||
[[File:Cannabis sativa 001.JPG|thumb|right|360px|Male [[w:Cannabis sativa|Cannabis sativa]] plants in late flowering stages.]] | |||
Cannabis can be applied to treat a wide assortment of illnesses. In this case it is called [[w:medical cannabis|medical cannabis]]. | |||
Due to the inbuilt default to always take the safe route and also to backup the back of your fellow MD colleague the Wikipedia does not yield the right infos on how useful and versatile a medication cannabis is. | |||
Research has been held back by arcane laws even as cannabis is the oldest medicine known to man and it should be gladly appreciated and not outlawed because of big pharma interests. | |||
== Medical cannabis research and information organizations == | |||
* [https://www.cannabis-med.org/ International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines] is also available in German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian | |||
* [http://www.ccic.net/ The Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids] is a Canadian non-profit organization | |||
* [https://www.cmcr.ucsd.edu/ The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research] at the [[w:University of California, San Diego|University of California]] | |||
* [https://www.medicinalcannabis.nsw.gov.au/ Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Innovation] by the govt of [[w:New South Wales|New South Wales]] | |||
== External links about cannabis as medicine == | |||
* http://www.calgarycmmc.com/ a large compendium on medical cannabis sorted alphabetically by ailment. | |||
* http://www.cannabisconnections.tk/2018/03/700-medicinal-uses-of-cannabis-sorted.html | |||
* http://expand-your-consciousness.com/100-scientific-studies-agree-cannabis-annihilates-cancer/ about 100 nih.gov studies linked some cases briefly described. | |||
* https://healer.com/ - a website by Dr. Dustin Sulak D.O. - a renowned integrative medicine physician based in Maine, whose practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine and medical cannabis. | |||
* [https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/medical-marijuana-2018011513085 Harvard Health Blog article on medical cannabis] is naturally very reserved about not raising too much hopes | |||
* [https://www.learngreenflower.com/articles/574/medical-uses-of-cannabis 71 medical uses of cannabis compiled by LearnGreenFlower.com] | |||
* http://medicalcannabisreport.com/700-medicinal-uses-of-cannabis-sorted-by-disease/ (.pdf from 2012 downloadable from the linked page) | |||
== Literature about cannabis as a medicine == | |||
* [https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14765381/2011/163/7 BPJ Volume 163, Issue 7 - 'Special Issue:Cannabinoids in Biology and Medicine, Part I.'] a 2011 special issue of [[w:British Journal of Pharmacology]]. | |||
* [https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14765381/176/10 'Special Issue: Themed Section 8th European Workshop on Cannabinoid Research'], Volume 176, Issue 10 of the British Journal of Pharmacology. | |||
* [https://www.nap.edu/read/9586/chapter/1 MARIJUANA AS MEDICINE? - The Science Beyond the Controversy (full book online)], a somewhat skeptical and reserved book published in 2000 that you can read online from The National Academies Press. | |||
* [http://rxmarijuana.com/excerpts.htm MARIHUANA: THE FORBIDDEN MEDICINE (excerpts from the book online)], a 1997 book by Lester Grinspoon, M.D and James Bakalar, J.D | |||
* [https://www.intechopen.com/books/recent-advances-in-cannabinoid-research 'Recent Advances in Cannabinoid Research'], a 2019 open access peer-reviewed edited volume (available online and in hard copy) | |||
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== Anecdotal testimonies about medical cannabis == | |||
* [https://www.calgarycmmc.com/anecdotal.htm Anecdotal testimonies on medical cannabis at calgarymmc.com] | |||
* [http://rxmarijuana.com/comments_and_observations.htm Anecdotal testimonies on medical cannabis at rxmarijuana.com] | |||
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Some sources report cannabis effective for | |||
# [[#Asthma and cannabis]] | |||
# [[#Autism and cannabis]] | |||
# [[#Cancers]] | |||
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