CANNABIS AND CANCER
This article covers the various aspects of cancer care involving the use of Medical Cannabis
Oct 31st, 2018
This article covers the various aspects of cancer care involving the use of Medical Cannabis
When we think of the “Placebo Effect” we think of an effect that is “imagined”.
I have always been a big fan of Governor Brown and remain so.
Although cannabis now comes in two flavors, Medical and Recreational. There is no doubt that recreational cannabis will survive forever.
Although cannabis now comes in two flavors, Medical and Recreational.
Death by self-mutilation after oral cannabis consumption.
I have written on a few occasions of neuropathy and THC-V.
As many of you have heard, Epidiolex, a nearly pure CBD anti-epileptic made by GW Pharmaceuticals has been approved by the FDA and will probably launch sales mid 2019.
When we think of the “Placebo Effect” we think of an effect that is “imagined”.
I was just reading an article on CBD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Over the years, I have been surprised by how many patients with chronic pain using opiates have very little difficulty getting off their narcotics when we incorporate cannabis therapies.
In November I wrote two articles on my early observations of patients using topical formulations containing THC-V.
In addition to another Parkinson’s disease patient doing very well with THC-V, a 70-year-old woman came in for treatment of Essential Tremor.
There is more data being released with regard to the use of Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V) for various conditions.
We recently received the following note from the mother of a patient with Autism who has seen great improvement of his symptoms after beginning a cannabis regimen:
Does THC increase estrogen levels or sensitivity, potentially worsening hormonally sensitive breast cancer?
I was recently listening to a radio show on our nation’s opiate nightmare.
I established GreenBridge Medical, Inc. in 2007 to provide the highest quality medical treatment to patients suffering from multiple chronic and serious medical conditions.
The beginning of neuroscience is considered to have started around 1700BC when the first writings making reference to the brain occurred.
We recently received the following note from a patient suffering from Myasthenia Gravis who has seen improvement of her symptoms after beginning a regimen of CBD and THC-A:
With many of the patients we see, their treatment and/or recovery becomes a full-family effort.
On Diabetes Alert Day it is fitting to discuss not only attempts at managing the disease, but also contributing factors and other conditions related to the disease.
Can CBD curb your appetite? Quash anxiety? Protect your heart and brain?
When most of us think of PTSD, our first thought is of military members injured or traumatized in the battlefield.
Over the years I have written many articles about cannabis cancer therapies.
The push for legalization of cannabis has brought concerns over recreational use to the forefront of discussion.
I see a few new and follow up Lyme Disease patients every month.
As I have discussed previously, I am amazed by the many medical conditions the cannabis plant has benefit for.
I came across the following article while browsing the internet this morning.
Terpenes are the compounds that give fragrant aromas to plants and flowers.
It is pretty clear that CBD is very effective for therapy of Paranoid Schizophrenia (please see references below).
The DEA’s recent decision to continue to classify Cannabis as a Schedule I drug was not expected by many.
We are all aware of the epidemic of narcotic related overdoses and deaths.
During the past year and a half I have written four articles, both in support of and questioning the use of rectally administered cannabis medicines.
Dr Allan Frankel discusses the use of cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain in two forms: skeletal and neuropathic chronic pain.
Dr. Frankel discusses why focused dosing, accurate to the mg, helps achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Dr. Frankel discusses the use of cannabis in the prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Wow, a long title, but there is a connection between all these varied diseases, acetylcholine and cannabis therapy.
I have previously written on Taxol, a common chemotherapy agent, and the neuropathy it produces.
Dr. Frankel discusses the correlation between anxiety and insomnia, and treatment with cannabis.
My first clinical experiences with Cannabidiol (CBD) and Type II Diabetes were generally with patients who were on Metformin.
At Greenbridge Medical, we have now just followed up with our 7th Myasthenia Gravis patient who, as the six previous, is now doing well.
Dr. Frankel discusses using cannabidiol (CBD) for treatment of seizure disorders and results from patients at GreenBridge controlling their seizures with CBD, THC & THC-A.
I believe in general, when we use the term “pure”, it refers to a lack of contaminants.
Dr. Frankel discusses cannabis for Migraine treatment, including results from patients he has seen using CBD and THC.
Dr. Frankel shares his insight on treating Myasthenia Gravis with cannabis and results from recent cases at GreenBridge Medical using CBD, THC & THC-Acid.
HERE IS HER NOTE:
No, I am not Bill Maher’s physician, but I watched his show a couple of nights ago and during his interview with Ariana Huffington
With the current information age, it is very easy to find dosing information for any drug online.
If your oncologist has suggested a group of chemotherapy agents in the “Taxol” group to treat your cancer, you may experience nerve pain or neuropathic pain during chemotherapy that possibly worsens over years.
CBD is metabolized by the hepatic P450 set of enzymes.
This is now the third myasthenia patient who has responded to a combination of CBD, THC and THC-Acid.
At the end of this journal post I have listed a number of good references on treating migraines with cannabis.
I have written several blogs on Rectal Administration of Cannabis. Since the writing of that blog, there are several issues that have come to light.
It is not surprising that I cannot find any research articles on Cannabidiol and Lead Poisoning.
As many have heard, cannabidiol, the non “stony” molecule in Cannabis, is being used for many illnesses, the best known of which are seizure disorders.
We’ve all noticed the recent news headline shown above from a clinical trial in France.
As many have heard, cannabidiol, the non “psychoactive” molecule in Cannabis, is being used for many illnesses, the best known of which are seizure disorders.
We are all looking for more evidence regarding the efficacy treating cancer with CBD and/or THC.
I just met in follow-up with a 17 y/o male with Cerebral Palsy and his mother.
As a physician, my education, training and experience is to treat illness with specific dosages of medications.
With the current information age, it is very easy to find dosing information for any drug online.
I love these letters.
Growing up in the 1950’s, I considered my friends and I to be average American kids.
On October 1, 2015, I wrote a blog suggesting we consider using Cannabidiol when administering neuro-toxic chemotherapy or for that matter, any neurotoxic drug.
There is incredibly little information regarding CBD-A or CBD-Acid and nausea.
I was just reading a message from a patient with a seizure disorder who came out of the hospital with swallowing issues.
On October 29,2015 I posted an early report of therapy for a male with ALS.
While there is significant progress being made in the effort to legalize medical cannabis in United States, and internationally, recent treatment results have made us consider the following question – are we focusing on the wrong aspect of cannabis?
Here is an email from the patient with Myasthenia Gravis, who has done extremely well on combinations of CBD, THC and THC-A.
I am very excited about this blog.
Last year I did an initial intake on a 44 year old woman.
I am certain most of you are well aware of the US Federal Patent on CBD. If not:
LONGER FLOWERING USUALLY MEANS MORE SEDATING STRAINS. CBN? MYRCENE?
There are plenty of times where nausea, particularly during chemotherapy, is helped by combined CBD:THC whole plant extracts.
If you have any doubts with regard to the efficacy of CBD for treatment of neuropathic pain, please enjoy the references, a lot of references, at the bottom of this blog.
I must admit I am surprised by how effective THC-A can be in seizure disorders and Dystonia or Torticollis (severe neck spasms).
I have never been a big fan of typical edibles. There are nearly always two unknowns:
As we have had more experience with THC-A extracts, we are finding more quite positive results.
Limonene is a terpene molecule found in many strains of cannabis as well as citrus fruits – such as lemons.
On on routine basis, I see patients who come in using narcotics.
Before we focus on the beautiful photos above let me explain how I got to these two plants.
I have had a number of patients come in with complaints related to Interstitial Cystitis.
Myasthenia Gravis is a Neuromuscular disorder that can cause severe weakness in various parts of the body.
As you are all well aware, we do a lot of individualized cannabinoid dosing with Whole Plant Cannabis extracts administered sublingually, orally and rectally with varying ratio and strength sprays, capsules and suppositories.
Here is another patent, in this case from GW Pharmaceuticals.
Interstitial Cystitis is a fairly common disorder in both men and women.
It has been known for a number of years that CBD helps promote bone growth.
We are all sort of still shocked by knowing that molecular CBD was initially patented by the US Federal Government in October 2003.
“THE SCIENTIST”…..THE STORY OF DR. RAPHAEL MECHOULAM, THE FATHER OF CANNABIS
When any form of cannabis oil extraction is performed, the theory is simply separating the plant material from the “medicinal oil”.
When I advise a patient to take, say, 10 mg of CBD, they can dose out exactly 10 mg of CBD.
I would estimate that 1/3 of my patients have dramatically serious issues with cancer or seizures.
Another way of saying this, if you enjoy smoking or vaping THC, consider vaping a 1:1 CBD:THC flower or oil.