Cancer Care Article
Daily use of cannabidiol (‘CBD’) oil may be linked to lung cancer regression
Source:
https://www.bmj.com
Article Summary:
Researchers published a case report in BMJ Case Reports suggesting a potential link between daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil and regression of lung cancer in a patient who declined conventional treatment. The woman, in her 80s, consistently took CBD oil following her lung cancer diagnosis, and her tumor progressively shrank over time. Despite this promising observation, caution is warranted due to the lack of conclusive evidence regarding which ingredients in the CBD oil might be beneficial and whether the observed tumor regression can be definitively attributed to CBD oil intake. While cannabis and cannabinoids have a history of medicinal use, further research is needed to understand their mechanisms of action, safe dosages, effects on different cancer types, and potential side effects before considering them as a standard treatment option for cancer.