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AgingAmerican

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9. Marijuana Drastically Shrinks Aggressive Form Of Brain Cancer, New Study Finds

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 08:53 PM

Apr 2015

Over the past few years, research has revealed that marijuana can both destroy certain cancer cells and reduce the growth of others. Now, a new study in mice has found that when combined with radiation treatment, cannabis can effectively shrink one of the most aggressive types of brain tumors.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/18/marijuana-brain-cancer_n_6181060.html

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My best friend's wife- just diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor [View all] Gregorian Apr 2015 OP

I think the feds would be absolutely moronic if they arrested a washington resident for growing pot Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #1

Here in Wa. State AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #11

Best of luck, I really hope she makes it. safeinOhio Apr 2015 #2

We have been talking about ketosis. Yes. Gregorian Apr 2015 #6

I may not understand the logistics, but how diificult would it be for them to go to still_one Apr 2015 #3

There are many more medical cannabis stores.... MaggieD Apr 2015 #4

Have them check out Politicalboi Apr 2015 #5

I"ve got that open right now, for a totally unrelated reason, but I will pass that on. Gregorian Apr 2015 #7

Thanks again. I just got off the phone with Vancouver, and yes his county is fucked. But it's good. Gregorian Apr 2015 #8

Marijuana Drastically Shrinks Aggressive Form Of Brain Cancer, New Study Finds AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #9

Check your mail Gregorian AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #10

Thank you. I've sent that link to them. Gregorian Apr 2015 #12