Sunday, November 25, 2007

Cannabis and Breast Cancer?

Can Cannabis Combat Breast Cancer?

According to a group of American scientists, cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, may be useful as a non-toxic alternative to chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer. Earlier studies have found that CBD, which inhibits the activity of a gene that leads tumors to metastasize, curtails the growth of aggressive brain cancers. CBD does not have any psychoactive properties, so its use would not violate drug laws. Researchers are hopeful that this compound will lead to a viable treatment for metastatic forms of breast cancer while avoiding the unpleasant side-effects associated with chemotherapy. More on the subject...
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