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Back Cover Story: Medical Cannabis and Cancer:
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Caution Urged as Studies Continue
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for that use. These products might even endanger user’s recurrent glioblastoma (GBM). The disease currently has an Location is
health, or interact with other medications they are taking. average survival of less than 10 months.
While there have been some early clinical trials of cannabi- According to Professor Susan Short, the principal investiga- Now Open in
noids in treating cancer in humans, and more studies are tor on the new trial and professor of clinical oncology and
planned, the American Cancer Society reports that while the neuro-oncology at Leeds, glioblastoma brain tumors have
studies so far have shown that cannabinoids can be safe in been shown to have receptors to cannabinoids on their cell Destin/Miramar
treating cancer, they do not show that they help control or surfaces. Laboratory studies on glioblastoma cells have shown
cure the disease. However, scientists have reported that THC that these drugs may slow tumor growth and work well when Beach
and other cannabinoids such as CBD slow growth and/or used with temozolomide chemotherapy.
cause death in certain types of cancer cells growing in lab The three-year Phase II trial (ARISTOCRAT) will recruit
dishes, and some animal studies also suggest certain cannabi- more than 230 patients beginning in early 2022, once enough VidaCann - Destin
noids may slow growth and reduce spread of some forms of money is raised by the Brain Tumour Charity, which is fund- 11610 Emerald Coast Parkway,
cancer. ing the study. It is hoped that in this randomized trial, a Suite A
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Further Studies Underway apy can help glioblastoma patients live longer. (850) 842-2002
Following promising results from a Phase 1 study in 27 While this study may provide hope to those suffering from
patients, a Phase II trial, led by the University of Leeds in the glioblastoma, it is important to note that researchers caution
United Kingdom, will assess whether adding Sativex—an oral against the use of off-label nabiximols or other cannabinoid Store Hours
spray containing cannabinoids THC and CBD—to products in patients with GBM—or any cancers—until suffi- Monday - Friday: 10:00AM -
chemotherapy, could extend life for thousands diagnosed with cient high-quality evidence supports their use. 7:00PM
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