{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/cancer/14","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_10932-markdown","title":"My Dad, recovering from chemotherapy, asked his doctor for cannabis treatment and got prescribed Marinol","slug":"my-dad-recovering-from-chemotherapy-asked-his-doctor-for-cannabis-treatment-and-got-prescribed-marinol","content":"\"and it's not working. Marinol (aka: Dronabinol - the active ingredient) is a synthetic version of THC and is often prescribed to combat nausea and/or to stimulate appetite - both common symptoms of chemotherapy.  However, the drug does not seem to work at all.  Any suggestions?  \"\n_____________________\nWhere does your dad live? Do whatever is needed to help him. Some states have cbd laws in place, and treat small amounts of medical cannabis as a minor infraction. (not a crime for which one is arrested) \nMarinol can be helpful, but whole plant cannabis is far more effective. \n\nMarinol is the trade name for Dronabinol. It is pure synthetic delta9-THC PLUS the 2.5 mg capsule contains gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 5 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide black, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide; 10 mg capsule contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow, gelatin, glycerin, sesame oil, and titanium dioxide. (from rxlist.com)\n\nPeople tend to experience more side effects from marinol than they do with whole plant cannabis. Pure THC can cause people to experience very strong psychoactive effects, including paranoia and  anxiety. \nMaybe most importantly is that marinol can be difficult to dose, as the oral capsules do not take effect for several hours, while inhaled cannabis can provide relief within minutes. \n\nWhole plant cannabis has over 50 different cannabinoids, of which delta9-THC is just one. All of these cannabinoids, terpenes, aromatics and other compounds work together, providing a synergistic effect stronger than the sum of their parts. \n\nLester Grinspoon, MD, Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, stated in the 2001 issue of the International Journal of Drug Policy:\n\"I have yet to examine a patient who has used both smoked marijuana and Marinol who finds the latter more useful; the most common reason for using Marinol is the illegality of marijuana, and many patients choose to ignore the law when they believe that the difference between the two puts their health, comfort or economic well-being at risk.\nIf patients were legally allowed to use marijuana, relatively few would choose Marinol.\nL. Grinspoon, MD\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10920-markdown","title":"What would be the most appropriate %thc and %cbd for HER2+ carcinoma (breast) if using the 60g protocol? ","slug":"what-would-be-the-most-appropriate-thc-and-cbd-for-her2-carcinoma-breast-if-using-the-60g-protocol","content":"\"Mom is currently being treated with docetaxel-herception-perjeta (2nd infusion this week), but would really like to be able to stop the chemo. Because HER2+ is aggressive, she was afraid that without the chemo she wouldn't have had time for the MMJ to work. She has been working on building her tolerance to get to 1g/day with some edibles, but I'm not sure the exact %. They were home-made using a combination of CO2 extracts: 20g CannaTsu + 8g another hybrid (from what I was told %THC similar to RSO). She's able to take about 1/3g in the evenings, but doesn't like \"being stoned\" so she is also using a dropper of CBD ONE (Venice Cookie Co) to \"offset the high\". The amount she takes during the day varies depending on what she has scheduled. She's about ready to place another order so I need to know what to get her (strains, cannabinoid profile... any info I can get).\n\nWhich strains (w/ THC:CBD %) are most suited in her case? \n\nWhat is a good dose of THC/CBD in mg for her using the 60g protocol?\n\nSativa, Indica, hybrids or should she have some each??\n\nWhat the THC:CBD % of oils that are marketed as RSO?\n\nThank you for your time!\n\n\"\n_____________________\nBoth THC and CBD have shown promise in eliminating cancerous cells, preventing metastasis, preventing angiongenesis (formation of new blodd vessels in malignant growths) and in supporting the body and mind while undergoing conventional cancer treatment. Many different opinions exist as to the optimal percentage of CBD and THC in the oil. My reccomendation would be to utilize cannabis that has a balance of THC and CBD and that is not too psychoactive or sedating. The exact percentages have yet to be determined and what may be more important is to use oil that is free of solvent and other extranious chemicals. If too much psychoactivity exsists with a certain oil, it would be wise to utilize an oil with less THC.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10918-markdown","title":"Is the rectal usage of Hemp Oil - any good?","slug":"is-the-rectal-usage-of-hemp-oil-any-good","content":"\"Rectal usage of Hemp Oil / Rick Simpson Oil (with high THC) is recommended a lot because of various advantages (higher absorption and lesser high). Because of these advantages, my brother in law is taking the oil now via 'the back door' since he has stage 4 cancer. \n\nThough recommended on some sites, I also read on another side that some research has been done and that actually THC Delta 9 does not get absorbed by rectal usage (see the following link http://www.greenbridgemed.com/rectal-absorption-of-cannabinoids/#comment-19565)\n\nThe MD on this forum first claims that rectal usage is great, however later on he advises that indeed rectal administration does not work. \n\nSince we are fighting cancer, we would like to know for sure if rectal usage is advised or not. \n\nIf you could advise, that would be great!!\n\nRegards, \n\nRobbert Roelofsen\"\n_____________________\nYes cannabis can be absorbed rectally. I do not have experience with this method of cannabis administration, but many people are talking about the benefits of rectal cannabis. A larger percentage of the cannabinoids will be absorbed rectally than will be absorbed orally. I would utilize caution as the effects may be quite strong!\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10916-markdown","title":"I am on Avastin for chemotherapy.  Would like to try organic ground tumeric for my diabetes.","slug":"i-am-on-avastin-for-chemotherapy-would-like-to-try-organic-ground-tumeric-for-my-diabetes","content":"\"The chemo's I am on are: Avastin, Irenotucan,and 50-FU. I heard that organic ground tumeric is good for inflammation and lowering blood sugar since I also have diabetes but the tumeric also thins the blood. Avastin also thins the blood. Wanted to try the tumeric and see if it would work for me. Should I try it?\"\n_____________________\nTumeric is an excellent medicinal herb and is used to treat illness and to ensure wellness through prevention. I would recommend taking it daily. Avastin is designed to prevent angiogenesis by binding to VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), ensuring that it will not bind with the VEGF receptor. This leads to a down-regulation of new blood vessel formation. Many compounds have anti-angiogenic properties, including natural substances such as cannabis. If a tumor does not have a good blood supply, it can regress.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10898-markdown","title":"Getting Desperate with Breast Cancer MMJ","slug":"getting-desperate-with-breast-cancer-mmj","content":"\"My GF has stage four breast cancer.  The doctors gave up on her.  3 and 1/2 weeks ago started her on a regimen (prescribed by a professional) of RSO - 3 times per day sublingually, and a nighttime suppository.  She took as much by mouth as possible (maybe 10 mg), and her rectal administration doubled every week, starting at 42 ml. or so. She was up to around 164 ml. or so this week.  The ratio is 50/50 CBD:THC.\n\nShe is now on an IV for hyrdration and can barely eat.  She is doing worse.\n\nThe consultant came back yesterday with a one-week supply of 1 gram suppositories (syringes), with 90% or so of THC.  We started last night.  We will also finish this weeks' supply of the 164 ml. suppositories during the day (1 per day).\n\nThe problem is that I'm not sure if she can also do the sublingual RSO during the day.\n\nShe isn't vomiting as much during the day, but coughs and vomits at night.\nThe consultant said that sometimes people get worse before they get better, and that she could be getting rid of cancer cells.  She also said that we are early in the game on the RSO program.   We don't know yet.  It might kick in.  I just don't know how she can get worse after beginning the program.  I am guessing that it can take a while for it to start to work.\n\nIf we stay with the full-powered RSO suppositories at night, do you think we might see some results?  This is getting scary.  Should I encourage her to try and do the sublingual, also?  Should we also do the lower dose suppositories?  Thanks.\n\n\"\n_____________________\nFirst I am very sorry that your GF has to suffer with this terrible disease. As I am sure you know there has been anecdotal and lab evidence that cannabis may help certain types of cancer. If you are seeing someone professionally, as you state, who is helping with your GF's treatment and is familiar with her condition, I would suggest continuing with then if you and your GF are comfortable with their advice.\nI wish you and your GF the best.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10893-markdown","title":"Should I use cannabis before or after the chemo pill?","slug":"should-i-use-cannabis-before-or-after-the-chemo-pill","content":"\"I'm starting radiation and an oral chemotherapy this week if i was to use cannabis should i use before or after the chemo pill?\"\n_____________________\nI recommend to start using it at least a few hours before the chemo pill; and you may need to take repeat doses of M.M., before the dose wears off, in order to stave off nausea and vomiting.\nYou may have to experiment which dose and timing is right for you.\nThe high-concentrate CBD oil had anti-nausea properties, and can be smoked in the vaping pen. Other ways to ingest MM are tinctures, teas and sublingually. \nYour oncology doctor may be able to make a recommendation as well.\n\ndrraisen","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10843-markdown","title":"Breast Cancer MMJ Question","slug":"breast-cancer-mmj-question","content":"\"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer. We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. \n\n\n\n\nShe is doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168 mg. She is still doing the sublingual method, but hasn't increased it much yet as she doesn't want to get high. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't (Greenbridge site). So there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit.\n\nMy question are, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results?  Is it okay to stay with the daytime low doses and rely more on the heavier rectal administratrion at night? Thanks!\n\n\n\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colo-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \n\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\n\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \n\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \n\nMay I suggest you visit the WAMM (https://wamm.org) Website. This dispensary has been in existence for many years and has worked extensively with cancer patients. \n\nYou may have already read this, but this article was published last summer and may be helpful as well.\n\nhttp://unitedpatientsgroup.com/blog/2015/06/02/treating-breast-cancer-with-cannabis-why-the-treatment-must-match-the-classification/\n\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10841-markdown","title":"My girlfriend is dealing with stage 4 breast cancer","slug":"my-girlfriend-is-dealing-with-stage-4-breast-cancer","content":"\"We hired an MMJ consultant 3 weeks ago and started her on RSO - 1:1 CDB:THC. She was doing around 10 mg. sublingually three times per day, and rectally at night. 42 mg. the first week, then 84k, and now 168. We were told that the rectal administration has great bioavailabiliy. But then read that it didn't; so there is some confusion. She has been doing a little better, but she needs to get her abdomen tapped due to a problem with ascites. It prevents her from eating and drinking, causing her to vomit. My question is, does it seem that we're on the right track? Should the oil help with the ascites? When should we some some results? Thanks\"\n_____________________\nNormally, rectal administration of lipid soluble products has a good bioavailability. There may be factors related to the individual that can slow or prevent this such as previous surgical interventions, radiation treatments or other colol-rectal diseases. The bioavailability varies by product based on dosing and carrier media as well. Large scale studies still need to be done to find out the range of bio-availability for many cannabis preparations. \r\n\r\nAscites is a symptom and side effect of a disease process. It is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity due to either obstructed blood flow to the central and lower extremity circulation, inflammatory processes related to cancer or infection in the organs of the abdomen. In the case of Stage 4 Breast Cancer, one can assume that the cancer has invaded abdominal organs or metastasized to the liver which is the likely cause of the ascites along with some level of inflammation due to the cancer burden in the body.\r\n\r\n\"Tapping the abdomen\" (paracentesis) relives the pressure, but does not reverse the process. It is considered palliative. The ascites will improve if the insults to the internal organs are reduced. \r\n\r\nThere is subjective evidence that cannabis oils help cancer symptoms and are anti-cancer in lab studies, but there are no large definitive studies showing cancer cures. \r\n\r\nBest wishes to your friend.\n\ndrgerhart\n_____________________\nMy clients have all had excellent results using hemp derived CBD 90mg per day along with some added terpenes.\n\ndrblair","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10830-markdown","title":"Do most oncologists agree that marijuana use during chemotherapy is OK? Should I alert my doctor?","slug":"do-most-oncologists-agree-that-marijuana-use-during-chemotherapy-is-ok-should-i-alert-my-doctor","content":"\n_____________________\nI am not sure you can say “most”. The Majority of Oncologists practicing currently received their medical training when very little was taught about cannabis due to its status as a schedule 1 drug. There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support use of cannabis for symptomatic relief during cancer treatment, but also potentially in the use of some cancers. It would be hard to ignore the current buzz and number of growing publications as well as popular reports related to cannabis benefits. \n\nI would encourage you to speak to you doctor regarding his/her views on cannabis use and level of education he or she has about cannabis. If you are using cannabis and under treatment, it is important that your physician is aware, so they can consider all variables in care planning.\n\ndrgerhart","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10807-markdown","title":"Does cbd oil interact with Anastrozole?  Should my mom wait until after surgery to start taking cbd oil?","slug":"does-cbd-oil-interact-with-anastrozole-should-my-mom-wait-until-after-surgery-to-start-taking-cbd-oil","content":"\"My mom has breast cancer and she's interested in taking cbd oil. She's taking 1mg of Anastrozole a day. Would there be any kind of reaction between the two? She's also having surgery in a week, should she wait until after the surgery to start taking the cbd oil?\"\n_____________________\nI do not believe there is any interaction between Anastrozole and CBD cannabis. CBD cannabis is cleared through the cytochrome P450 pathway but 85% of anastrozole is eliminated through liver metabolism of the drug and 10% is cleared through the kidneys. \nCBD cannabis can interfere with some blood clotting mechanisms so it might be best to wait until the postoperative time period to start treatment\nThere are so many questions here that we're neither asked nor answered.....\n\nDid your mother receive a second opinion from a completely independent group?\n\nHas she read the book, \"Sex, Lies & Menopause\"? The Wiley Protocol could potentially save her life.\n\nIs she aware of her blood level of vitamin D? Half of all breast-cancer cases are due to vitamin D deficiency. If her blood level of vitamin D remains below 50 ng/ml she may be 93% more likely to experience metastatic disease and if the vitamin D level is still not corrected she is 73% more likely to succumb to breast cancer because of vitamin D deficiency.\n\nHas she been informed that she must stop drinking alcohol because it is a poison to her?\n\nHer insurance probably paid for her to have a BRCA1 and the BRCA2 but those are only two out of at least 17 markers for breast cancer in genetics.\n\nYou did not mention her stage of cancer but that is critically important because if she has DCIS she may experience a better outcome without surgery.\n\nPeople are often embarrassed to cancel surgery or postpone a surgery but if she does not have all the information she maybe making a premature decision. People cancel or postpone surgeries all the time so rest assured that a postponed surgery with more information in order to make a wise decision\nwould likely result in a better outcome.\n\nGood luck, this is a tough situation and Anastrozole has not had the best track record so you really may want to explore more options. High-dose CBD is definitely in order to hopefully buy more time to give a fully informed consent for treatment.\n\ndrolson","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10780-markdown","title":"I heard that most cancer patients die of malnutrition. Is this true? ","slug":"i-heard-that-most-cancer-patients-die-of-malnutrition-is-this-true","content":"\"Is it better to take a drug like Marinol, or is smoking bud just as good?\"\n_____________________\nFirstly not all cancers kill you. More then 50% of people who have cancer live more then 5 years and  some cancers have a survival rate of 90%.\n\nCancers can spread to different parts of your body and effect the patient differently. For example if the cancer is in the lungs it may take over much of the normal lung and cause a issue with oxygen supply or collapse and cause infection. If the person is already weakened even antibiotics may not help to cure it and the person can die from the infection.\n\nIf the cancer is in the liver, which as one of its functions detoxifies the blood, it may not be able to perform this and could lead to chemical imbalances in the body.\n\nThe bone marrow is responsible to make blood cells. With cancer in the bone marrow it can cause a decrease in the red blood cells which decrease the amount of oxygen you can carry in your blood. Also it can cause a decrease in the white blood cells which can lead to decrease in your ability to fight infections as well as decrease platelets which can cause abnormal bleeding.\n\nIf the cancer is in your digestive system it can physically cause an obstruction preventing you from having the food you eat become digested and absorbed. \n\nWith all of this occurring, the cancer itself is growing at a high rate of metabolism and utilizing a lot of the nutrients and energy that the body normally needs as well as cause a decrease in appetite. Some types of treatments, such as chemotherapy, can lead to nausea and vomiting further decreasing the amount of nutrients that are absorbed into the body.\n\nAs a result of all this some patients so indeed die from malnutrition, but there are unfortunately other way these people pass away from as well. Cannanbis has been shown to help decrease nausea from chemotherapy and well as stimulate appetite as well.\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10729-markdown","title":"Is there any real evidence that cannabis oil can control or get rid of skin cancer?","slug":"is-there-any-real-evidence-that-cannabis-oil-can-control-or-get-rid-of-skin-cancer","content":"\"I have read that cannabis oil can get rid of certain types of skin cancers, but I am skeptical to believe the hype. Can it really cure skin cancer? As a doctor would you use it?\"\n_____________________\nThere are no clinical trials to support this assumption. \n\ndrfrye\n_____________________\nWhat about Rick Simpson? He had skin cancer and cured it with his oil. \n\njanet\n_____________________\nI agree with Dr Frye, there are no clinical trials to confirm that cannabis can be used to treat skin cancer. \nThe fact is, there are no clinical trials to prove that any natural treatments will cure any disease because pharmaceutical companies have no interest in improving any natural cure works and they get the funding for clinical trials. What we have is antidotal experiences.\nI believe we must give patients the allowance to do what they want to do with our wisdom to help guide them in their decisions.\nActinic keratosis is considered a benign skin disease that can progress to skin cancer but it can be treated with topical retinol (Vitamin A) and that will reverse the skin disease.\nI always wonder why does a person has skin disease, is it due to a nutritional deficiency, especially vitamin D or vitamin A? A blood level will quickly show if the person is deficient or in the optimum range on those nutrients.\nI have had several patients claim they cured skin cancer with cannabis but often those antidotal claims are not documented so we have to question validity.\nDo you actually have skin cancer or is this just a curious question?\nPatients are often mistaken that they can get enough vitamin D from sunshine to improve their health but I do not believe it's possible to get enough vitamin D from sunshine without increasing your risk of skin cancer significantly.\nI have an office in Hawaii and have tested patient's vitamin D level there for 12 years and I found one patient with an optimal serum level of 25-OH D, in Hawaii. He wore a speedo so he was practically naked outside all day, he did not wear sunscreen and he did not shower the oil off his skin at the end of the day so he could reabsorb the oil from his skin which of course is where the vitamin D is made. \nThis is a reminder to wear a natural sunscreen and take your vitamin D3 as a supplement because prevention is the simplest treatment.\n\ndrolson\n_____________________\nI would agree with both Drs. Olson and Frye. PUtting any type of product on your skin to help a lesion may or may not help. If it is a lesion that you are concerned about however, you should consult a physician and, if needed, have it biopsied and followed. By ignoring it or treating it with something that may or may not work is a good way, if it is any type of skin cancer, for it to either spread to other parts of the body or go deeper into the tissue and therefore need more surgery.\r\n\r\nAs far as@janets comment, there is a statistic phrase that applies for questions like this \"correlation does not mean causation\". By this they mean that 2 things happen at the same time does not mean that one caused the other. Rick SImpson could also have worn the same blue color shirt when his cancer \"cured\". People would then say the color blue \"cures\" cancer!\n\nPerry Solomon, MD","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":156,"numPages":15,"currentPage":14,"id":5042,"name":"Cancer","slug":"cancer","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}