{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/melanoma/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12211-markdown","title":"CBD for melanoma?","slug":"cbd-for-melanoma","content":"\n_____________________\nWhile evidence is still preliminary, we have an article detailing research in the British Journal of Pharmacology indicates that CBD and CBG may be beneficial as part of a treatment plan for skin cancer. You can read more here: https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/5a35b1b2100a820006562f1d/can-cannabis-assist-in-healing-skin-cancer\n\nKevin P.","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_8016-markdown","title":"Can someone share direction on recommended dosage of THC and CBD per day for melanoma with brain metastasis?","slug":"can-someone-share-direction-on-recommended-dosage-of-thc-and-cbd-per-day-for-melanoma-with-brain-metastasis","content":"\"I'll preface this by saying that we're clear there is no statistically significant empirical evidence on this matter however there are a number of small studies and anecdotal evidence for the benefits of a cannabis protocol as a supplemental treatment for various cancers.  Unfortunately, I've not been able to find any specifics regarding dosage and our prescribing doctor in NYC knows almost nothing beyond what's easily searchable on the interwebs.  I've seen/heard a number of people discuss a 60 grams/60 ML in 90 days protocol for whole plant extract (e.g. RSO and others) but that doesn't really provide insight into dosages.  The reason I'm asking is bc we are getting tinctures from the dispensary in NYC with varying ratios of THC:CBD and concentrations of each per ML and would like to get a sense for optimal MG dosage per day so we can employ our own cannabis program.  Currently my wife is taking 90 mg of CBD and ~50-70mg of THC a day but again, have almost no idea whether that's close to inline with where we want to be to help slow growth and ultimately kill cancer.  We're exploring some more established protocols that call for 60 grams in 90 days but they're extremely expensive and if we can understand dosage, we might be able to do it on our own more affordably.  Any thoughts/direction is most appreciated.  \"\n_____________________\nI wish I could be of more assistance.  Even in mice models where cannabinoids were shown to impede the growth of melanoma (in the 60% or so of mice with responsive CB1 and 2 receptors) the dosages were done in micrograms.  While we can extrapolate some doses in some drugs to what might be safe in a human, safe dosing is finalized under the auspices of a controlled phase 1 clinical trial.  As I am sure you have found in your research, that data does not exist.\n\nNP Joshua","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10087-markdown","title":"Does cannabis heal skin cancer? ","slug":"does-cannabis-heal-skin-cancer","content":"\"If so, what protocol of products and dosing can you advise?\"\n_____________________\nCannabis has been shown to be helpful in healing skin lesions and abnormal growths. However I would consult with a dermatologist if you are concerned about areas of your skin.\n\nandrewvanmd","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_6667-markdown","title":"I have a type of skin cancer on my bottom lip called Chelitas. Any recommendations?","slug":"i-have-a-type-of-skin-cancer-on-my-bottom-lip-called-chelitas-any-recommendations","content":"\n_____________________\nTry applying Rick Simpson Oil (hash oil) each night before bed. Cannabis has shown promise in treating various cancers including skin cancer. Obviously consult with a dermatologist for microscopic study and investigate conventional therapies.\n\nandrewvanmd","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":0,"numPages":1,"currentPage":1,"id":5499,"name":"Melanoma","slug":"melanoma","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}