More women are turning to cannabis to treat breast cancer symptoms

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Cannabis can offer great relief during the treatment of breast cancer

Different researchers have conducted studies in which it has been found that the active components of marijuana and its derivatives exert a “potent antitumor effect” in a genetic model of breast cancer. It does this by reducing the number and size of tumors and metastases in the lungs. Besides, the plant has shown different properties that are perfect to treat different breast cancer symptoms.

The results have established that cannabinoids exert a marked antitumor effect in the genetic model of breast cancer. They not only drastically reduce tumor growth and the appearance of metastases, but are also capable of blocking the generation of new tumors themselves. Many women have now begun to consider this plant because they greatly alleviate the symptoms and side effects caused by treatments.

Unfortunately, chemotherapy comes with a number of negative side effects, including nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and more. Medical cannabis can make a big difference here. It has anti-nausea and appetite-stimulating properties, which can counteract the aforementioned side effects.

Another side effect of chemotherapy is nerve damage, which can result in neuropathy (nerve pain). But neuropathy can also occur after surgery, radiation therapy, and in cases of advanced breast cancer. Fortunately, cannabis is also a potent pain reliever and can treat neuropathy without some of the more serious side effects associated with prescription painkillers.

During a preclinical study, researchers found that CBD (one of the key cannabinoids in marijuana) can turn off a gene that is responsible for the multiplication of breast cancer cells. The study was conducted using animals and cell cultures. While the results are certainly encouraging, it is still too early to say definitively that CBD can prevent breast cancer metastasis in humans.

Anecdotal stories from cancer patients encourage researchers to continue studying the medicinal properties of cannabis. They also give cancer patients a reason to be hopeful and optimistic, which is vitally important when battling this disease.