Cheryl Shuman Testimony at Los Angeles City Council January 13, 2010

"Death Sentences Imposed By Insurance Companies for Medical Cannabis Patients" a first hand account by Cheryl Shuman (Yours Truly)

Reason TV Provided this video clip of my testimony at LA City Council 1/13/2010

Hello Everyone,

This is Cheryl Shuman. I am the new Executive Director of Beverly Hills NORML90210.org. I'm proud to be a charter member of the NWA-NORML Women's Alliance.
One of my biggest frustrations in dealing with outsiders in the movement is that there is an impression that if you're not in a wheelchair or "LOOK SICK" then people discount you as not having a legitimate illness. This is extremely discouraging to me.


I'm hoping that someone can point me in the right direction on how to get some help for my own personal health issues. As many of you know, I survived a three year battle with Ovarian Cancer. After seven surgeries I was doing "ok". However, when investigating my other health issues, I was diagnosed with Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Asthma, Mitral Valve Prolapse, hypertension and Liver tumors. On my CT Scan and MRI in June of 2008, I was informed that I have a mass of tumors 11.8 cm covering my entire liver and grown through my fundus and gall bladder.

Another one of my biggest frustrations in finding health care is finding someone that is open minded about cannabis that even understands all of the health issues I deal with on a daily basis.
On a recent visit to my doctor in the new town I've moved to, I collapsed from a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack or "mini-stroke"). This new doctor asked me if I used cannabis. I was honest and told him that I am a LEGAL cannabis patient. Instead of helping me, I felt as if I had the Black Plague or something else. His body language was pushing his chair back standing up and informing me that this "new information would most likely cancel my insurance, meaning I'm screwed on health care moving forward". Does anyone have any insight on this? I would appreciate any guidance.


I just got out of the hospital again this morning and am on bedrest for the next ten days. I'm terrified that my health insurance might be cancelled and am deeply concerned about how to move forward. Any advice or guidance is most appreciated. Thank you all.


Due to health reasons I've had to cancel our events at the Sundance Film Festival. I'm so very sorry. I hope to be well enough soon to see you all soon.

Respectfully,
Cheryl Shuman
Executive Director
Beverly Hills NORML90210.org
http://norml90210.org/take-action.php

P.S. I forgot to mention that this video clip was send to us courtesy of Reason TV where they are using it on a story. Thanks Reason TV! :)

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[HolisticPlantHealth]

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[EssiacHempLaetrile]

THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

"More recently, scientists reported that cannabidiol, one of the chemicals found in marijuana, slows growth of breast cancer cells growing in laboratory dishes. However, this substance has not been tested in humans or even in animals that have cancer yet. Cannabidiol levels in marijuana are low, so any benefit from this compound would require use of a purified and concentrated form."

[leahcim998]

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[NewZealandGreen]

I wish you wellness.

[Kishana80]

Ms. Shuman, I am just so glad you are alive. Back in 2006 and 07 I was subscribed to your vids on your other account. I lost my internet for a while and when I came back, you were no where to be found. Neither was your daughter AimeeNicole (i think that's her name) who I also subscribed to once she created her new account. I was so worried. It's really good to see you, Cheryl and I will continue to pray for you. God bless:)

[HolisticPlantHealth]

Hell yeah, Cannabis In all forms will Save so many from the horrible disease that have been set upon the world. It baffles me that anyone would want to suppress this,,, except the government, but we all know how they are , deny suppress anything good and make $ off anything and everything bad

[skylerpet]

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[skylerpet]

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[skylerpet]

Wow Norml is supposed to be for helping reform laws and helping the people, why would people try to hide the truth. I know 3 people who have been cured with the Oil. ... Shame is a nice ay to put it, the shuld rott in hell for suppressing the truth like the Gov