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In reply to the discussion: HOW and WHY Does Cannabis Cure Cancer [View all]Rex
(65,616 posts)20. If it cures cancer, wouldn't there be empirical evidence to prove this?
Something visual that you could see and record as the cancer cells become less and less? Maybe even do a trial based study on the drug?
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They cause cancer cells to die by making them get the munchies and play video games all day...
Liberal Veteran
Aug 2013
#37
Scientists have been effectively banned from researching the benefits of Cannabis
AZ Progressive
Aug 2013
#10
the best research being done on it right now is in Isreal. That is where I would look to see
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#28
It's a little difficult to get scientific evidence when there's little research being done to
Th1onein
Aug 2013
#54
I don't know that I'd call them bogus. They are supported by evidence; just not enough.
Th1onein
Aug 2013
#62
The Seth group, Ca. They have a PTSD study now and looking for people to participate
Sunlei
Aug 2013
#8
Your lack of a medical background is showing. Cancer is, in all cases, the
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#38
terrifying that YOU claim to be a medical professional. From the Stanford U. Cancer Institute
cali
Aug 2013
#41
Does anyone here suggest the current way of "curing cancer" with up to $100000 chemotherapy drugs...
AZ Progressive
Aug 2013
#23
I would say it's also a little suspicious how pro-cannibis cancer cure you are.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#33
medical marijuana likely aided in his recovery giving him an appetite allowing him the ability to
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#46
That's why it's so exciting that Isreal is doing some serious research. It's a shame we can't
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#50
If cannabis really cured cancer, Bob Marley would still be alive today
taught_me_patience
Aug 2013
#84