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Charity-funded clinical trial on cannabis and brain cancer gets underway
A cannabis charity raised over €400,000 to make the trial possible.
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World-first trial of cannabis-based drug in brain tumours launches in UK
The study aims to recruit more than 230 glioblastoma patients at 14 NHS hospitals across the UK.
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Five emerging areas of cannabis research – cancer, cluster headaches and tooth loss
We explore the findings from research into cancer and chronic pain to anxiety, PTSD and tooth loss.
Science
Cannabis and cancer: everything you need to know
Cannabis has been shown to benefit cancer patients in many different ways, but what does the science say?
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US National Cancer Institute to fund further research on cannabis
The body wants to gain a “deeper understanding” of the effects cannabis has on cancer
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CBD guides: Can CBD help with cancer pain or nausea?
To mark World Cancer Day, we examine the science to see if CBD or medical cannabis could help.
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Study shows inhaled CBD may help to shrink tumours and prevent growth
This is the first study on tumours that examines inhalation as an effective way of administering CBD
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Trial of cannabis-based drug in brain tumour treatment given go ahead
A Phase II trial of Sativex, in patients with the most severe form of brain tumour, will open in 2022.
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Olympian Tom Daley appeals for funding of ‘groundbreaking’ cannabis brain tumour trial
The Olympian diver is supporting a cannabis-based drug trial for an aggressive form of brain cancer.
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UK to trial cannabis-based drug in treatment of brain tumours
A phase I study showed promising results in extending survival for patients
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Cannabis-based drug may offer “new hope” for brain tumour patients – study
An early UK trial suggests that cannabis-based drug Sativex, used alongside chemotherapy, could improve life-expectancy in patients with severe brain cancer. An oral spray containing cannabis-derived chemical extracts is well […]
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CBD/CBG brain cancer study to ‘transform’ treatment
MGC Pharmaceuticals has announced the expansion of its ongoing study into the effects of cannabinoids on Glioblastoma Multiforme (‘GBM’), the most aggressive and treatment-resistant form of brain cancer. The company […]
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New cancer study investigates CBD oils and pure CBD
CBD oils are equally or less effective at inhibiting the growth of certain cancer cells compared to pure CBD, a US study suggests. Research indicates that future studies into the […]
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CBD shows brain cancer treatment potential
Findings from a new study examining human and canine brain cancer cells suggest that CBD could be a useful therapy for a difficult-to-treat brain cancer.