Cannabis

Gregorian

(23,867 posts) Mon Apr 20, 2015, 03:57 PM Apr 2015

My best friend's wife- just diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor

They have decided on chemotherapy. There is a study that shows how cannabinoids in conjunction with chemo has improved results over just chemo, so that is how they wish to proceed. But here's the trouble- even though they live in Washington, where cannabis is legal, they can't get it in their county. I was talking with him yesterday where he was lamenting the republican, choleric politicians in his county who are adamant about keeping the evil cannabis out of their county. So even though they live just minutes from Portland, they are having to drive to Seattle in order to get a few clones to grow.

And then it gets even worse. Since he lives in a conservative neighborhood, and he has a government job, he is not only concerned about the Feds arresting him for having plants, but he is concerned he might lose his job if that were to happen. So he's worried about having a nine year old boy, possibly without a mother, and a father in jail. Nice.

I'm writing this to paint the picture that even though it may be decriminalized under some circumstances in some states, the fed is still a looming threat, and so are some forces who want to keep it out of their communities.

So legal, but maybe not much of an improvement for some.

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My best friend's wife- just diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor (Original Post) 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

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)

1. I think the feds would be absolutely moronic if they arrested a washington resident for growing pot

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:14 PM

Apr 2015

For his wife with a brain tumor.

Which is not to say a lot of stupid shit doesnt go down under the auspices of the drug war, but I couldnt imagine a worse piece of PR for an organization that has tried awfully hard to convinve the public "we dont spend your tax dollars kicking down the doors of sick people who just want to ease chemo nausea in their own homes... At least, not as much as we used to"

That said, your friend is right to be careful and wary, of course.

AgingAmerican

(12,958 posts)

11. Here in Wa. State

Reply to Warren DeMontague (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 09:19 PM

Apr 2015

The feds don't mess with the patients.

safeinOhio

(34,069 posts)

2. Best of luck, I really hope she makes it.

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:15 PM

Apr 2015

Add to that a 2-5 day fast. Some studies have shown that short term fasting, for a day or two a week can also improve chemo.

try googling "fasting and cancer treatment"

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

6. We have been talking about ketosis. Yes.

Reply to safeinOhio (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:52 PM

Apr 2015

I'll mention the fasting. Thanks.

still_one

(96,522 posts)

3. I may not understand the logistics, but how diificult would it be for them to go to

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:16 PM

Apr 2015

a different county to get it, or stock up with it?

MaggieD

(7,393 posts)

4. There are many more medical cannabis stores....

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:23 PM

Apr 2015

I doubt someone would need to drive all the way to Seattle from the Oregon border to find one. Also, some of the medical pot stores deliver. Probably should buy it instead of grow it if possible.

Politicalboi

(15,189 posts)

5. Have them check out

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:38 PM

Apr 2015

weedmaps.com It will tell them where to get what they need.

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

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

Reply to Politicalboi (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 04:53 PM

Apr 2015

Thanks!

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

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

Reply to Politicalboi (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 05:35 PM

Apr 2015

I also learned that juicing isn't nearly as effective as the high concentrations of the produced products, even though they aren't fresh plants.

We'll see.

AgingAmerican

(12,958 posts)

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.

...

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

AgingAmerican

(12,958 posts)

10. Check your mail Gregorian

Reply to Gregorian (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 09:18 PM

Apr 2015

Gregorian

(23,867 posts)

12. Thank you. I've sent that link to them.

Reply to AgingAmerican (Reply #10)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 09:58 PM

Apr 2015

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