Marijuana and breast cancer- do they mix?

Marijuana  is one of the most controversial plants in human history.  Many states allow it to be used for medicinal purposes while the  USA Federal Government considers it a crime. I have several patients who use it appropriately for chronic pain, providing relief from pain that no other medications can.  A new study suggests that Marijuana may also be helpful for thsoe with Metastatic breast cancer.  It is already known that a healthy diet and exercise can also be preventive and when done correctly, lower your chances for breast cancer. Read below for more information. 

Marijuana Compound Shows Promise In Fighting Breast Cancer

ScienceDaily (2007-11-26) — A compound found in cannabis may prove to be effective at helping stop the spread of breast cancer cells throughout the body. The study is raising hope that CBD, a compound found in Cannabis sativa, could be the first non-toxic agent to show promise in treating metastatic forms of breast cancer. … > read full article