“ 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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