Medical Marijuana Stops Spread of Breast Cancer - NBC NEWS

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Medical Marijuana Stops Spread of Breast Cancer - NBC NEWS

Marianne Favro/KNTV
Reporting

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Cannabidiol enhances the inhibitory effects of Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol on human glioblastoma cell proliferation and survival:
The cannabinoid 1 (CB(1)) and cannabinoid 2 (CB(2)) receptor agonist Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been shown to be a broad-range inhibitor of cancer in culture and in vivo, and is currently being used in a clinical trial for the treatment of glioblastoma. It has been suggested that other plant-derived cannabinoids, which do not interact efficiently with CB(1) and CB(2) receptors, can modulate the actions of Delta(9)-THC. There are conflicting reports, however, as to what extent other cannabinoids can modulate Delta(9)-THC activity, and most importantly, it is not clear whether other cannabinoid compounds can either potentiate or inhibit the actions of Delta(9)-THC. We therefore tested cannabidiol, the second most abundant plant-derived cannabinoid, in combination with Delta(9)-THC. In the U251 and SF126 glioblastoma cell lines, Delta(9)-THC and cannabidiol acted synergistically to inhibit cell proliferation. The treatment of glioblastoma cells with both compounds led to significant modulations of the cell cycle and induction of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis as well as specific modulations of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and caspase activities. These specific changes were not observed with either compound individually, indicating that the signal transduction pathways affected by the combination treatment were unique. Our results suggest that the addition of cannabidiol to Delta(9)-THC may improve the overall effectiveness of Delta(9)-THC in the treatment of glioblastoma in cancer patients.
PMID: 20053780

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[greyfox5000]

this pisses me off, pot was known to fight cancer/ INCREASE brain cells back in the 90's but was swept under the carpet

[chrychek]

1975 Virginia Medical College, published this in September. "Antineoplastic Activity of Cannabinoids" look that up and see who funded it! Then tell me how pissed you are! (The American Cancer Society, for those of you who won't look or can't find it)

[chrychek]

It was swept long before that. It was known in 1974 for sure, the American Cancer Society paid for part of that study and then hid it.

[AgendiaInc]

Very interesting news article. We're always looking for news on breast cancer and breast cancer awareness; we're very passionate about spreading the word and helping those who are affected. Thanks for sharing!

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[chrychek]

I also highly recommend my documentary about this very thing, prior to this news study coming out. It is called RUN FROM THE CURE. It's free, and it plays in its entirety on my channel homepage. Just click on my nickname "chrychek".

[Roller Skeezer]

1972. Nixon. Trials found that thc doubled life expectancy in cancerered rats. Funding pulled. Synthetic (patentable) compound sought. None found. Cancer charities proliferate. The more money you spend on cancer the more cancer you get.

[Mylinda Grim]

Favorite this and share it as far as you can. Hell, not just this but every thing you find. We each must take it upon ourselves to overcome the ungodly amounts of false propaganda that has been force fed to us for generations. Wake up and realize that "The War on Drugs" is the Trojan Horse that is being used to deny countless numbers of people their civil liberties. Vote Johnson/Gray for President.

[honouryourvomit]

i dont need to be justified by the laws of  men

[beulahs01]

antineoplastines were discovered by Dr Bryzinski in texas and the cancer industry and fda have been trying to rob him of the patents ever since - check the movie bryzinski - the cancer industry and fda have been trying to smear this doctor while stealing his invention.....

[kushasaures]

A handful? LOL after the election in 2012 it will be over half of the US states that will have medical programs. It's more than a handful at this point. We will win, big pharma will lose...

[NinjaRem09]

All about money and depopulation

[nsaxe001]

That's not entirely true. Medical marijuana is legal in California (and a handful not sure of other states, I believe but not entirely sure). Just like gay marriage, it's only a matter of time before before every state sees reason and legalizes (at the very least) medical marjiuana. Until then, all we can do is continue to spread facts instead of the the bullshit scare tactics that have been driveled in our heads. :)

[bungfaceturtles]

how many cancer patients have died because of prohibition? Millions. How many have been saved? None

[bungfaceturtles]

people will be this and be shocked... I'm shocked that we've been telling them this for dozens of years and they didn't listen

[thebradster5]

Ron Paul to decriminalize and make this medicine a state's right!

It sickens me to see the government continue its corruption. That's why my vote goes to Ron Paul 2012!