Cannabis for Breast Cancer

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Cancer is a family of related diseases involving the abnormal growth of cells within various systems of the body. Cancerous cells are so dangerous because they rapidly divide and spread into surrounding tissues. Many types of cancer result in tumors, which are solid masses of tissue that may interfere with bodily functions; when appearing in the brain, tumors may cause seizures, pain, and abnormal behavior.

In the United States, nearly 600,000 victims are claimed each year to cancer; its treatment is a $150 billion annual business. In 2015 alone, it is estimated that more than 1.6 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. Globally, there were 14 million new cases in 2012 and more than eight million deaths.

A 2019 research study reported that breast cancer is among the most common types afflicting humans. "Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. There is also an increasing tendency for aggressive subtypes of breast cancer, particularly in women of younger ages," reported the study. A 2018 study reported that "Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women."

A 2019 article revealed how celebrated actress Olivia Newton-John was able to cease use of morphine for the treatment of her breast cancer through the use of cannabis. "Originally treated for pain with morphine, Newton-John was able to wean herself off [it] by using marijuana, primarily cannabis oil," wrote the article's author, adding that the actress claims cannabis helps treat her symptoms of anxiety and insomnia. Many patients also report that cannabis consumption allows them to develop appetite, especially those undergoing nausea-producing chemotherapy.

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About The Author

Curt Robbins is a technical writer, instructional designer, and lecturer who has been developing science-based educational and training content for Fortune 200 enterprises for more than 30 years. His clients have included Federal Express, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Northrop Grumman, National City Bank, Strainprint Technologies Ltd., the J.M. Smucker Company, and USAA. 

Robbins has developed more than 600 educational articles regarding hemp and its various health components, including terpenes, cannabinoids, and the human endocannabinoid system for clients in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. His latest white paper, CBG: The Mother of Cannabinoids, is an evidence-based 50-page deep dive into the biochemistry of the hemp-derived phytocannabinoid cannabigerol that features 60 peer-reviewed research study citations.

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