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43. My posting facts and links to actual scientific information scare you

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Sat Aug 17, 2013, 02:48 PM

Aug 2013

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HOW and WHY Does Cannabis Cure Cancer [View all] Segami Aug 2013 OP

This wasn't much of a scientific explanation. Chemisse Aug 2013 #1

I have an explanation. darkangel218 Aug 2013 #3

...and a good one it is. CanSocDem Aug 2013 #9

laughter is one of the healthiest things a body can do. Voice for Peace Aug 2013 #51

They cause cancer cells to die by making them get the munchies and play video games all day... Liberal Veteran Aug 2013 #37

Oh yeah! ^^ this right here^^^ bravenak Aug 2013 #57

Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #77

welcome to DU. wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #79

The Union - Marijuana Documentary Segami Aug 2013 #80

It is not a cure for cancer cali Aug 2013 #2

I totally agree. mucifer Aug 2013 #4

It is sad to do that to people, and it could easily detract Chemisse Aug 2013 #5

It does a lot more than just serve as a "treatment for chemo side effects" Segami Aug 2013 #6

there is litttle scientific evidence backing up such claims cali Aug 2013 #7

Scientists have been effectively banned from researching the benefits of Cannabis AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #10

Not in other countries cali Aug 2013 #11

Marijuana is banned in most of the world and thus has a bad reputation AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #12

About that study.... AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #15

It's absurd to claim that Cannabis cures cancer. cali Aug 2013 #16

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

which is why I support legalization or at the very least cali Aug 2013 #60

I don't know that I'd call them bogus. They are supported by evidence; just not enough. Th1onein Aug 2013 #62

Skepticism is good. Chemisse Aug 2013 #36

Not yet at least. nt tridim Aug 2013 #55

The Seth group, Ca. They have a PTSD study now and looking for people to participate Sunlei Aug 2013 #8

... X_Digger Aug 2013 #13

yes. and again and again and again. cali Aug 2013 #44

Yeah, I thought that hidden post was hilarious (I know, I shouldn't..) X_Digger Aug 2013 #64

MJ may not cure cancer, I'm not certain ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #14

Agreed. cali Aug 2013 #18

I'm not sure if Marijuana cures cancer, but it should be given a chance AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #17

you do understand that there is no one such disease as cancer, right? cali Aug 2013 #19

So does it have to cure ALL cancers? AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #21

Did I say anything remotely like that? Of course not cali Aug 2013 #24

Now THAT is an interesting point GaYellowDawg Aug 2013 #22

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

My posting facts and links to actual scientific information scare you cali Aug 2013 #43

Wow. Phlem Aug 2013 #56

nope. not defensive. science is built on evidence cali Aug 2013 #59

Oh Ok Phlem Aug 2013 #67

Falsely calling me names won't change the facts cali Aug 2013 #85

If it cures cancer, wouldn't there be empirical evidence to prove this? Rex Aug 2013 #20

there are some pre-clinical trials that indicate that. cali Aug 2013 #25

Does anyone here suggest the current way of "curing cancer" with up to $100000 chemotherapy drugs... AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #23

It's a good thing for those who survive and wouldn't have without the drugs cali Aug 2013 #26

Tommy Chong Says He's 'Cancer-Free' AZ Progressive Aug 2013 #27

you don't seem to understand that this isn't what scientific evidence is. cali Aug 2013 #29

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seriously ridiculous charge. cali Aug 2013 #32

Sure you are. kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #39

truer than your bogus claims, friend. cali Aug 2013 #42

I would say it's also a little suspicious how pro-cannibis cancer cure you are. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #33

Bullshit... SidDithers Aug 2013 #31

Not sure about the production values of this video. gulliver Aug 2013 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author Go Vols Aug 2013 #35

Pot helps dealing with the pain of chemo and radiation . olddots Aug 2013 #40

here ya go: wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #45

medical marijuana likely aided in his recovery giving him an appetite allowing him the ability to liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #46

I agree more research is needed but wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #47

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

well i hope they are and... wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #52

Project CBD | Cannabidiol Science | For Doctors | For Patients Segami Aug 2013 #63

thanks for posting! n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #66

And here..... wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #48

Oh bullshit. Zoeisright Aug 2013 #49

right..... wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #53

Dude Phlem Aug 2013 #58

so the claim the op is making gags you? cali Aug 2013 #61

alright that's it Phlem Aug 2013 #68

yes, that was a great refutation. Not. cali Aug 2013 #86

ooh Phlem Aug 2013 #87

... Segami Aug 2013 #65

... SammyWinstonJack Aug 2013 #89

Excellent post Phlem Aug 2013 #69

Here's more from cancer.gov Phlem Aug 2013 #70

Thanks! Segami Aug 2013 #71

NP Phlem Aug 2013 #75

thank you phlem. n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #72

no worries Phlem Aug 2013 #74

I see a number of promising avenues Union Scribe Aug 2013 #81

Good Phlem Aug 2013 #82

That's unscientific bullshit alarimer Aug 2013 #73

try the google. Phlem Aug 2013 #76

thanks for your opinion. n/t wildbilln864 Aug 2013 #78

Research is mentioned in the documentary below Tx4obama Aug 2013 #83

If cannabis really cured cancer, Bob Marley would still be alive today taught_me_patience Aug 2013 #84

I wonder if Phlem Aug 2013 #88