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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

FloridaMarijuana.net

More than ever, cannabis can aid in the treatment of chronic disease and as a supplement to cancer treatments. According to the American Cancer Society , in 2018 there will be 1,735,350 new cases of cancer diagnosed and 610,000 cancer deaths in the United States.

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With $20M to spend on marijuana research for veteran care, Michigan seeks proposals

Cannabis Law Report

Researchers studying the efficacy of marijuana treatments for veterans’ mental health now have access to $20 million in marijuana tax revenue to fund clinical trials. Veteran suicides made up about 14% of total suicides in America in 2018, according to the U.S. None of it was initially slated to go to clinical trials.

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

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They conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 clinical trial using Sativex® in conjunction with temozolomide to treat recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). As part of the approval process for all markets, they have conducted critical Phase 2 studies on various conditions, including cancer. mg of THC and 30 mg of CBD.

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Cannabis & Immunotherapy for Cancer: Are They Compatible?

Project CBD

Drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors are a form of immunotherapy that have transformed — with better targeting and less severe side effects — the treatment of many cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Cannabis treatment did not alter the efficacy (for better or worse) of the immunotherapy.

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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

To date, very few human clinical trials have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of THC or CBD in treating cancer. 7 The use of cannabis as a cancer treatment was popularized by Rick Simpson, a medical cannabis advocate. GBM is a rare but aggressive brain cancer with very limited treatment options.

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This Psilocybin Patent Could Be a Really Big Deal

Canna Law Blog

The company is also running a phase IIb clinical trial of its patented formulation, COMP360, which we covered in a blog post back in 2018. In that post, I explained how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process works and why this trial is so interesting and important.

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A New Treatment: CBD Oil For Autism?

Puff Puff Post

The Current Treatments for Autism. Most education-based autism treatment is focused on teaching developing children self-care, communicative, and social skills. Most education-based autism treatment is focused on teaching developing children self-care, communicative, and social skills. Instead, CBD is being used.