Hi Friends
As many of you have experienced and I may soon find out, chemotherapy has a host of side effects. From nausea, fatigue and apatite loss, to neuropathy and beyond. Seeing as the laws on marijuana are steadily decreasing and availability is easier, I was just wondering if anyone on the forum has used THC or CBD during their treatment?
I personally have a friend that is a caregiver and he can provide me with tinctures, edibles and THC extract put into a capsule form. One of the oncology docs I spoke to said she was okay with it if it helped ease any pain, increased apatite to eat (healthy!) foods and maybe make you feel mentally better. She was against it being smoked or vaporized especially if going through BEP, and also recommended taking very small amounts as to not affect heart rate and breathing.
From my own perspective, I've always felt that the "prohibition" on marijuana was due to lobbying efforts by higher powers in order to destroy medical research that could prove the efficacy of these drugs. All of those "scare them straight" tactics we're so dramatized. The kids who saw them are now adults (me) and know it was B.S. they were spewing. Since that the country is moving forward with legalization I believe that we should be able to take advantage of these drugs if they have any beneficial value. Research should also be conducted to see if CBD can not only treat symptoms but to actually be used as a curative option after proper testing is achieved.
I understand that some people will not feel comfortable talking about this or might feel taboo given that it is still federally illegal. But we're all here together and anything that can help others get through the tough times is always helpful.
If you have used these types of drugs during your treatment did it help? If so, in what way?
Best,
Daniel
Link about Cancer and Medicinal Marijuana
As many of you have experienced and I may soon find out, chemotherapy has a host of side effects. From nausea, fatigue and apatite loss, to neuropathy and beyond. Seeing as the laws on marijuana are steadily decreasing and availability is easier, I was just wondering if anyone on the forum has used THC or CBD during their treatment?
I personally have a friend that is a caregiver and he can provide me with tinctures, edibles and THC extract put into a capsule form. One of the oncology docs I spoke to said she was okay with it if it helped ease any pain, increased apatite to eat (healthy!) foods and maybe make you feel mentally better. She was against it being smoked or vaporized especially if going through BEP, and also recommended taking very small amounts as to not affect heart rate and breathing.
From my own perspective, I've always felt that the "prohibition" on marijuana was due to lobbying efforts by higher powers in order to destroy medical research that could prove the efficacy of these drugs. All of those "scare them straight" tactics we're so dramatized. The kids who saw them are now adults (me) and know it was B.S. they were spewing. Since that the country is moving forward with legalization I believe that we should be able to take advantage of these drugs if they have any beneficial value. Research should also be conducted to see if CBD can not only treat symptoms but to actually be used as a curative option after proper testing is achieved.
I understand that some people will not feel comfortable talking about this or might feel taboo given that it is still federally illegal. But we're all here together and anything that can help others get through the tough times is always helpful.
If you have used these types of drugs during your treatment did it help? If so, in what way?
Best,
Daniel
Link about Cancer and Medicinal Marijuana
Comment