“ Results show a number of cannabinoids could be paired together to generate an effect superior to that achieved if the components were used individually ,” the researchers wrote . “ Our results suggest that when certain cannabinoids are paired together , the resulting product can be combined synergistically with common anti-leukemia drugs allowing the dose of the cytotoxic agents to be dramatically reduced yet still remain efficacious .”
This study is promising , but it doesn ’ t mean that cannabis oil is a cancer cure-all yet — the scientists will have to show that it has the same effect on humans first . ( The University of London study , led by research fellow Wai Liu , Ph . D ., examined leukemia cells in petri dishes .) Liu tells Inverse that his team is interested in studying this treatment in animals to “ help the clinical development of the drugs ,” said Liu . After that , he says , they can start testing the treatment on human cancer patients .
For now , cannabis oil remains unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use because there ’ s no regulatory agency checking the cannabinol levels in oils on the market . Accessible cannabis oil is not as pure as the isolated THC and CBD compounds Liu and his team are using , so the FDA can ’ t suggest they ’ ll have the same effects .
The only marijuana-based drug the FDA has approved for helping cancer patients is Marinol . The active ingredient in in Marinol is dronabinol , which is a synthetic form of THC . However , Marinol isn ’ t a form of cancer treatment per se — instead , it ’ s used to help manage the nausea and vomiting that accompany cancer chemotherapy .
There ’ s strong potential for cannabis oil to someday revolutionise the treatment of cancer-fighters like Newton-John . But unfortunately for now , the science isn ’ t clear enough to go with her into battle .
JOHN Farnham has revealed Olivia Newton- John has told him she is confident of beating breast cancer for a second time .
The 68-year-old had been experiencing severe back pain during her current US tour , which is now on hold while she undergoes a mix of photon radiation therapy and natural wellness therapies .
Farnham , a long-time friend and musical collaborator , had been in touch with Newton- John after she shared her health battle with him .
“ I ’ ve spoken to Olivia in the last few days , and , as always she is very positive ,” Farnham said .
“ She told me she is feeling good and confident of a total healing . The love and support from family and friends as well as people in general is enormous comfort to her .
“ I ’ ve also spoken to Doctor Cebon at Olivia ’ s Wellness Centre , and he tells me that her positivity is a great asset to her and if anyone can beat this she can .”
The singer ’ s management said the singer is “ confident she will be back later in the year , better than ever ” to finish her concerts .
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