Monthly Archives: October 2013

Chemicals in marijuana ‘protect nervous system’ against MS

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“Chemical compounds found in marijuana can help treat multiple sclerosis-like diseases in mice by preventing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, according to a study reported in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology.

“Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response, but in cases like MS, it gets out of hand,” says Dr. Ewa Kozela of Tel Aviv University, Israel.

“Our study looks at how compounds isolated from marijuana can be used to regulate inflammation to protect the nervous system and its functions.”

Dr. Kozela and colleagues set out to see if the known anti-inflammatory properties of two substances found in marijuana – the cannabinoids known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) – could also be applied to the treatment of inflammation associated with MS.

With either THC or CBD, the researchers treated immune cells that specifically target and harm the brain and spinal cord. In response to both chemicals, the immune cells, isolated from paralyzed mice, produced fewer inflammatory molecules, particularly interleukin 17 (IL-17).

Interleukin 17 “is strongly associated with MS and very harmful to nerve cells and their insulating covers,” the researchers say. They conclude:

“The presence of CBD or THC restrains the immune cells from triggering the production of inflammatory molecules, and limits the molecules’ ability to reach and damage the brain and spinal cord.” 

More: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/267161.php 

 

“Cannabinoids Decrease the Th17 Inflammatory Autoimmune Phenotype” http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-013-9493-1

Chemicals in Marijuana Could Help Treat MS

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TAU researchers have found that chemicals in marijuana could help treat multiple sclerosis. (Source: AFTAU)

“TAU researchers have found that chemicals in marijuana could help treat multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating motor, physical, and mental problems. No one knows why people get the disease or how to treat it. 

In a new study published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Drs. Ewa Kozela, Ana Juknat, Neta Rimmerman and Zvi Vogel of Tel Aviv University’s Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Center for the Biology of Addictive Diseases and Sackler Faculty of Medicine demonstrate that some chemical compounds found in marijuana can help treat MS-like diseases in mice by preventing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord…”
 
 

“Cannabinoids Decrease the Th17 Inflammatory Autoimmune Phenotype” http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-013-9493-1 

Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke

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The illustration is of the cannabis sativa plant.

 “TAU researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS.

Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating motor, physical, and mental problems. No one knows why people get the disease or how to treat it.

In a new study published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Drs. Ewa Kozela, Ana Juknat, Neta Rimmerman and Zvi Vogel of Tel Aviv University’s Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Center for the Biology of Addictive Diseases and Sackler Faculty of Medicine demonstrate that some chemical compounds found in marijuana can help treat MS-like diseases in mice by preventing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord.

“Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response, but in cases like MS it gets out of hand,” says Kozela. “Our study looks at how compounds isolated from marijuana can be used to regulate inflammation to protect the nervous system and its functions.” Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science co-authored the study…”

More: http://neurosciencenews.com/neurology-thc-cbd-multiple-sclerosis-482/

 “Sending Multiple Sclerosis Up in Smoke” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131007132253.htm

“Cannabinoids Decrease the Th17 Inflammatory Autoimmune Phenotype” http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-013-9493-1

Researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS

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Researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS

“In a new study published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Drs. Ewa Kozela, Ana Juknat, Neta Rimmerman and Zvi Vogel of Tel Aviv University’s Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Center for the Biology of Addictive Diseases and Sackler Faculty of Medicine demonstrate that some chemical compounds found in marijuana can help treat MS-like diseases in mice by preventing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord.

“Inflammation is part of the body’s natural immune response, but in cases like MS it gets out of hand,” says Kozela. “Our study looks at how compounds isolated from marijuana can be used to regulate inflammation to protect the nervous system and its functions.” Researchers from the Weizmann Institute of Science co-authored the study.”

More: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-chemicals-marijuana-ms.html

“Cannabinoids Decrease the Th17 Inflammatory Autoimmune Phenotype” http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-013-9493-1

Tel Aviv University researchers find chemicals in marijuana could help treat MS

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“Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the nervous system. The result can be a wide range of debilitating motor, physical, and mental problems. No one knows why people get the disease or how to treat it.

In a new study published in the Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, Drs. Ewa Kozela, Ana Juknat, Neta Rimmerman and Zvi Vogel of Tel Aviv University’s Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Center for the Biology of Addictive Diseases and Sackler Faculty of Medicine demonstrate that some chemical compounds found in marijuana can help treat MS-like diseases in mice by preventing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord…”

More: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20131008/Tel-Aviv-University-researchers-find-chemicals-in-marijuana-could-help-treat-MS.aspx

“Cannabinoids Decrease the Th17 Inflammatory Autoimmune Phenotype” http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11481-013-9493-1

Parkinson’s Symptoms Reduced by Smoking Cannabis – Parkinson Research Foundation

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 “Ruth Djaldetti, M.D., of Tel Aviv University in Israel, presented the findings of her research at a recent International Congress on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.  She reported improvement in tremor, pain, rigidity and bradykinesia (slowness of movement).  Twenty subjects, all in their mid-sixties, and were rated using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) both before and after smoking.  Their overall “before” scores were over 30 and within 30 minutes of smoking, their scores dropped to 24..  Their tremor scores averaged 7.5 on the UPDRS before and dropped to a score of 3.5 after smoking cannabis.  Bradykinesia scores dropped from 13.2 to 8.6 and rigidity went from 7.4 to 6.4.  Dr. Djaldetti also saw a marked relief in the pain her subjects were experiencing and this relief of pain led to better sleep and feeling more rested.

This bears out the results of other studies.  A study done in Great Britain that was published in 2011 found the principal ingredient in cannabis provided neuroprotection for people with Parkinson’s disease.  Its neuroprotective properties included reduction of inflammation and control of spasms, making it an ideal drug for treating Parkinson’s.  However, its confusing legal status make it very difficult for people to obtain or consider using and for doctors to even recommend to patients.

Another interesting study done in 2010 found that cannabinoid receptors are located in many parts of the brain and that cannabinoids are produced naturally in the brain.  People with Parkinson’s have even higher levels of endocannabinoids (cannabinoids produced within the brain).  The main ingredient in cannabis, Tetrahydrcannibol (THC) actually increases dopamine production temporarily.  Cannabidiol (CBD) another component of cannabis, also provides neuroprotective properties and has been shown to reduce dystonias .  CDB could be a very vital improvement for treating Parkinson’s, and a recent study has shown it useful in treating certain cancers as well.

While there have been many, many people reporting the anecdotal benefits of smoking cannabis, clinical trials are lagging behind.  Laboratory and animal studies have shown many benefits, but perplexing issues around the legality of cannabis are slowing the efforts and impeding progress.”

http://parkinsonresearchfoundation.org/blog/2013/07/11/parkinsons-symptoms-reduced-by-smoking-cannabis/

Δ9-TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL IS PROTECTIVE THROUGH PPARγ DEPENDENT MITOCHONDRIAL BIOGENESIS IN A CELL CULTURE MODEL OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE

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“Cannabinoids such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) are neuroprotective in animal and cell culture models of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

In a PD cell culture model we recently demonstrated that Δ9-THC is neuroprotective through activation of the nuclear receptor peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ)…

Here we investigate the effect of Δ9-THC and pioglitazone on mitochondrial biogenesis…

CONCLUSIONS:

Even though Δ9-THC and pioglitazone are both protective against MPP+ only Δ9-THC induces PPARγ dependent mitochondrial biogenesis, a mechanism that may be beneficial for the treatment of PD.”

http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/84/11/e2.58

“Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹-THC) exerts a direct neuroprotective effect in a human cell culture model of Parkinson’s disease.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22236282

“Marijuana Is a Vegetable” and Belongs in the Farmers’ Market: Pot VC

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““Marijuana is a vegetable, just like every other vegetable being sold on the Sunday markets in Boulder,” Hartfield tells The Daily Ticker. “We think the people of Boulder would want it there.”

Colorado became the second state to legalize recreational marijuana last November and if one Colorado resident has his way, the plant will soon be sold at the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets, one of the largest farmers’ markets in the state. Justin Hartfield, a marijuana venture capitalist and CEO of WeedMaps, has petitioned Boulder’s mayor, local officials and organizers of the farmers’ market to include a marijuana stand next to the heirloom tomato and corn booths. Hartfield and his business partners are in the process of drafting a zoning ordinance for the city to consider…”

More:http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/marijuana-vegetable-belongs-farmers-market-pot-vc-160053015.html

Want Leukemia “awareness”? Please, BE AWARE:

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“Increase in rare childhood cancers linked to air pollution exposure” http://in.news.yahoo.com/increase-rare-childhood-cancers-linked-air-pollution-exposure-063414538.html
“Air Pollution and Childhood Cancer. A new study finds a link between air pollution exposure during pregnancy and childhood leukemia.”
http://health.yahoo.net/videos/healthday/air-pollution-and-childhood-cancer
“UCLA researchers find potential link between auto pollution, some childhood cancers” http://newsroom.ucla.edu/portal/ucla/ucla-researchers-link-auto-pollution-244911.aspx
“UCLA Researchers Find Potential Link Between Air Pollution And Childhood Cancer” http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/04/09/ucla-researchers-find-potential-link-between-air-pollution-and-childhood-cancer/
“Leukemia, Other Pediatric Cancers Linked to Air Pollution”
http://www.empr.com/leukemia-other-pediatric-cancers-linked-to-air-pollution/article/288041/

“Air Pollution From Traffic Linked With Childhood Cancer” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/09/air-pollution-traffic-childhood-cancer_n_3039048.html

“Leukemia, Other Pediatric Cancers Linked to Air Pollution” http://www.empr.com/leukemia-other-pediatric-cancers-linked-to-air-pollution/article/288041/

“NIH study finds childhood CT scans linked to leukemia and brain cancer later in life” http://nih.gov/news/health/jun2012/nci-07.htm
“NIH study finds childhood CT scans linked to leukemia and brain cancer later in life” http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/newsfromnci/2012/CTpediatricLancet
“Childhood CT Scans Linked to Leukemia and Brain Cancer Later in Life” http://news.cancerconnect.com/childhood-ct-scans-linked-to-leukemia-and-brain-cancer-later-in-life/
“Childhood CT Scans Linked to Later Leukemia, Brain Cancer” http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/765223

“Multiple CT scans in kids linked to later cancer risk” http://www.nbcnews.com/health/multiple-ct-scans-kids-linked-later-cancer-risk-6C10272110

“Link Between X-Rays And Increased Childhood Leukemia Risk”
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/203521.php
“X-rays can cause childhood leukemia”
http://www.naturalnews.com/029961_X-rays_leukemia.html

“X-Rays Linked to Increased Childhood Leukemia Risk” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101004101324.htm

“Survival at a Cost: Common Cancer Treatment Carries Huge Risks” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/radiation-therapy-linked-development-secondary-cancers-heart-disease/story?id=15864706

“Treatments linked to the development of second cancers”
http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/medicaltreatments/secondcancerscausedbycancertreatment/second-cancers-caused-by-cancer-treatment-treatments-linked-to-second-cancers

“Decades Later, Chernobyl Accident Yields Clues to Leukemia Risk”
http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/111312/page5
“Exposure to low-level radiation can cause leukemia, U.S.-Ukraine study of Chernobyl cleanup workers finds” http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2012/11/09/national/exposure-to-low-level-radiation-can-cause-leukemia-u-s-ukraine-study-of-chernobyl-cleanup-workers-finds/
“Risk for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Linked to Chemotherapy”
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/779653
“Cancer Chemotherapy Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Leukemia” http://www.drugs.com/news/cancer-chemotherapy-tied-slight-rise-risk-leukemia-43125.html
“Chemo Raises Leukemia Risk Slightly in Older Women”
http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20070924b
“Woops! Study Accidentally Finds Chemotherapy Makes Cancer Far Worse” http://naturalsociety.com/chemotherapy-makes-cancer-far-worse/
“Shock study: Chemotherapy can backfire, make cancer worse by triggering tumor growth” http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/shock-study-chemotherapy-backfire-cancer-worse-triggering-tumor-growth-article-1.1129897
“Immunity Boosters Linked to Leukemia”
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-2441362.html
“Drugs That Boost Immunity During Cancer Chemo May Carry Leukemia Risk” http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20070206/immunity-boosters-linked-leukemia
“Study: GMOs linked to leukemia and anemia”
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/350126
“Agent Orange Linked to Childhood Cancer”
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117503&page=1
“Agent Orange, Leukemia Linked”
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-204_162-537775.html
“Insecticides: Potential Leukemia Risk. Study Examines Possible Link Between Head Lice Shampoo and Childhood Leukemia”
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20060118/insecticides-potential-leukemia-risk
“Bug Spray Use Linked to Childhood Leukemia” http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/Leukemia/2503
“Fertility drugs linked to leukaemia”
http://news.uk.msn.com/uk/fertility-drugs-linked-to-leukaemia
“High blood sugar ups mortality in leukemia patients”
http://www.reuters.com/article/2007/08/30/us-high-blood-sugar-idUSKUA07460320070830
“NutraSweet Linked to Leukemia and Lymphoma”
http://www.naturalnews.com/026656_aspartame_leukemia_formaldehyde.html
“Sucralose Causes Cancer Concern” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244603.php
“Splenda May Not Be So Splendid After All” http://news.yahoo.com/splenda-may-not-splendid-194239789.html
“Sweetener ‘linked’ to leukaemias” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4683371.stm
“Diet Soft Drinks, Sodas can cause leukemia and lymphoma” http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/news/headline_news/2012/11/02/4720.html
“Aspartame is linked to leukemia and lymphoma in new landmark study on humans” http://www.naturalnews.com/037772_aspartame_leukemia_lymphoma.html
“Doctors find link between obesity, leukemia” http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?id=7670509
“Obesity and Leukemia: Fat May Offer Sanctuary to Cancer Cells”
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2009/09/23/linking-obesity-with-leukemia-relapses
“Tea Ingredient Fights Leukemia. Lab Study: Green, Black, and Oolong Tea Boosts Immune Responses”
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20050404/tea-ingredient-fights-leukemia

“Higher lymphoma risk for those living close to benzene-releasing sites, Georgia study finds” http://medcitynews.com/2013/07/higher-lymphoma-risk-for-those-living-close-to-benzene-releasing-sites-georgia-study-finds/

“Home distance from benzene sites linked to lymphoma risk”
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_139158.html

“Benzene Exposure Linked to Increased Rate of NHL”
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/808573
“Samsung Chip Factory Causes Cancer, South Korea Government Finds” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/14/samsung-chip-factory-cancer_n_2298294.html
“China’s Cancer-Causing Factories”
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-5237961.html
“Formaldehyde and Leukemia: Epidemiology, Potential Mechanisms and Implications for Risk Assessment” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2839060/
“Formaldehyde Exposure among Industrial Workers Is Associated with Increased Risk of Cancers of the Blood and Lymphatic System” http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/newsfromnci/2009/formaldehyde
“Hexavalent Chromium, Cancer-Causing Toxin, Common in Tap Water: What to Do” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20026157-10391704.html
“Chromium in Drinking Water Causes Cancer”
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=chromium-water-cancer
“Lack of vitamin D in patients with leukemia “ups death risk””
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/406851.php
“The Vitamin D and Cancer Connection: Research Shows the Link”
http://news.cancerconnect.com/the-vitamin-d-and-cancer-connection-research-shows-the-link/

“Insufficient Vitamin D Levels in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Patients Linked to Cancer Progression and Death”
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101104094038.htm

“Mayo Clinic Finds Insufficient Vitamin D Levels in CLL Patients Linked to Cancer Progression and Death”
http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2010-rst/6033.html

Be aware:  http://www.thctotalhealthcare.com/category/leukemia/

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It’s breast cancer awareness month. Please, BE AWARE:

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“Study links milk-producing protein to aggressive breast cancer”  http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/milk-producing-protein-linked-aggressive-breast-cancer-article-1.1228901

“Lactation may be Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer” http://www.medindia.net/news/lactation-may-be-linked-to-aggressive-breast-cancer-125819-1.htm

“Lactation linked to reduced estrogen receptor-negative, triple-negative breast cancer risk”  http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-lactation-linked-estrogen-receptor-negative-triple-negative.html

“Lactation reduces breast cancer risk” http://www.figo.org/news/lactation-reduces-breast-cancer-risk-0014726

“Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Virus Found in Cattle”  http://www.livescience.com/52314-breast-cancer-risk-bovine-leukemia-virus.html

“BLV Virus in Cattle can Cause Breast Cancer in Humans: Study”  http://northerncalifornian.com/content/52797-blv-virus-cattle-can-cause-breast-cancer-humans-study

“Stress and Its Connection to Breast Cancer”  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/barbara-jacoby/stress-and-its-connection_b_8101534.html

“Activation of Stress Gene Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer” http://www.medindia.net/news/activation-of-stress-gene-linked-to-spread-of-breast-cancer-124044-1.htm

“Stress Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer” http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/09/20/stress-linked-to-aggressive-breast-cancer/29596.html

“Breastfeeding May Cut Risk For Aggressive Breast Cancer In Black Women”  http://www.rttnews.com/2391242/breastfeeding-may-cut-risk-for-aggressive-breast-cancer-in-black-women.aspx?type=hnr

“Breast-Feeding Cuts ER-Neg Breast Cancer Risk in Black Women”  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/832227?src=rss

“Constant Use of Birth Control Pills Raises Risk of Breast Cancer” http://allafrica.com/stories/201409291755.html

“Breast cancer misdiagnoses cost $4 billion: Study” http://www.cnbc.com/2015/04/06/breast-cancer-misdiagnoses-cost-4-billion-study.html

“‘False-alarm mammograms’ linked to increased breast cancer risk” http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/06/false-alarm-mammograms-linked-to-increased-breast-cancer-risk/

“Mammograms may not reduce breast cancer deaths” http://news.yahoo.com/mammograms-may-not-reduce-breast-cancer-deaths-193337369.html

“Mammograms May Boost Breast Cancer Risk for Some Women” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreventionAndTreatment/mammograms-boost-breast-cancer-risk-women/story?id=17181774

“Mammograms, X-rays may increase breast cancer risk in some women with specific genetic mutations” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57508217-10391704/mammograms-x-rays-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk-in-some-women-with-specific-genetic-mutations/

“Mammograms Linked With Unnecessary Breast Cancer Treatment: Study” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/mammogram-unnecessary-breast-cancer-treatment-study_n_2192041.html

“Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Cause More Complications” http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2012/10/24/targeted-radiation-for-breast-cancer-may-cause-more-complications

“Shock study: Chemotherapy can backfire, make cancer worse by triggering tumor growth” http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/shock-study-chemotherapy-backfire-cancer-worse-triggering-tumor-growth-article-1.1129897

“Prophylactic Mastectomy Offers Minimal Gain in Breast Cancer”
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812261
“Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy may not significantly increase life expectancy” http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-contralateral-prophylactic-mastectomy-significantly-life.html

“New findings show preemptive mastectomies MAY NOT prevent breast cancer” http://pix11.com/?external_media=new-findings-show-preemptive-mastectomies-may-not-prevent-breast-cancer#axzz2hVJygdk9

“Life Expectancy Might Not Increase Upon Undergoing Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy” http://www.medindia.net/news/life-expectancy-might-not-increase-upon-undergoing-contralateral-prophylactic-mastectomy-126320-1.htm

“Study: Many breast cancer patients opt for unnecessary preventative mastectomies” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57603181/study-many-breast-cancer-patients-opt-for-unnecessary-preventative-mastectomies/

“New study finds cancer survivors should keep healthy breasts”  http://wtvr.com/2014/09/26/cancer-survivors-should-keep-healthy-breasts/

“More Younger Women Being Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer”
http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/20130228

“Study: Breast Cancer Rates Rising in Young Women” http://radio.foxnews.com/2013/02/27/study-breast-cancer-rates-rising-in-young-women/

“Deadly breast cancers are rising in young women”
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/26/breast-cancers-young-women/1949157/

“Advanced breast cancer on the rise in young women, study finds”
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57571448/advanced-breast-cancer-on-the-rise-in-young-women-study-finds/

“Report: Breast cancer incidence rates converging among white and African-American women”
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-10-breast-cancer-incidence-converging-white.html

“Most Common Breast Cancer on the Rise in US” http://www.livescience.com/15271-common-breast-cancer-rise.html

“Breast cancer rates rising in African American women” http://www.examiner.com/article/breast-cancer-rates-rising-african-american-women

“Breast Cancer Rates On The Rise In Black Women, And More Health News This Week” http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/04/breast-cancer-black-women-health-news-this-week_n_4043256.html

“Breast cancer rates rising in black women: Report”
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57605660/breast-cancer-rates-rising-in-black-women-report/

“Genetics may fuel aggressive breast cancers in black women” http://articles.philly.com/2015-09-06/news/66271522_1_brca-mutations-breast-cancer-african-american-women

“Blood pressure meds linked to raised breast cancer risk” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57597082/blood-pressure-meds-linked-to-raised-breast-cancer-risk/

“Some Antihypertensives Linked to Breast Cancer Risk” http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/808935

“Channel Blockers for Blood Pressure Linked to Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds” http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_139465.html

“Blood pressure drugs linked to higher breast cancer risk” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/264446.php

“Prescription drugs cause more deaths than breast cancer, car crashes in state”  https://badgerherald.com/news/2015/09/17/prescription-drugs-cause-more-deaths-than-breast-cancer-car-crashes-in-state/

“Research shows antidepressant Paxil may cause breast cancer” http://www.commdiginews.com/news-2/research-shows-antidepressant-paxil-may-cause-breast-cancer-9562/

“Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer According To New Studies” http://foodworldorder.blogspot.com/2013/09/deodorant-linked-to-breast-cancer.html

“Aluminum in Deodorant Linked to Breast Cancer in New Studies” http://sorendreier.com/aluminum-in-deodorant-linked-to-breast-cancer-in-new-studies/

“New Paraben ‘Link’ To Breast Cancer Risks” http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/01/12/paraben-chemical-linked-to-breast-cancer_n_1202144.html

“Parabens found in food linked to breast cancer” http://www.healthindex.co.uk/medical-news/parabens-found-in-food-linked-to-breast-cancer/

 “Breast cancer ‘linked’ to chemical jobs, Stirling study suggests” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-20366589

“Study: Lejeune Male Breast Cancer, Water Pollutants May Be Associated” http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/09/23/study-lejeune-male-breast-cancer-water-pollutants-associated.html

“Pre-childbirth solvent exposure raises breast cancer risk”  http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/2014/06/organic-solvent-exposure-breast-cancer-risk-childbirth

“17 Everyday Chemicals Could Be Linked to Breast Cancer” http://time.com/95915/breast-cancer-chemicals/

“Air pollution linked to breast cancer, study suggests” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101006104003.htm

“New Study Links Plastics Exposure to Breast Cancer” http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2012/11/report-plastics-breast-cancer-link

“Chemical exposures of women workers in the plastics industry with particular reference to breast cancer and reproductive hazards.”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23207955

“Auto plastics industry linked to breast cancer, new study shows”  http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2012/11/19/auto_plastics_industry_linked_to_breast_cancer_new_study_shows.html

“Plastics Chemical Promotes Breast Tumors: Study” http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Health-News/bpa-plastics-chemical-cancer/2014/03/07/id/556745/

“Researchers raise concerns about BPA and breast cancer”
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/08/bpa-and-breast-cancer/2834461/
“BPA found to promote breast cancer in new study”
http://www.naturalnews.com/042331_BPA_breast_cancer_carcinogenic_chemicals.html
“Scientists find possible link between BPA and breast cancer” http://www.pentagonpost.com/scientists-find-link-bpa-breast-cancer/83412875
“Study: BPA Is in Wide Variety of Paper Products. Chemical Bisphenol A Is Found in Napkins, Toilet Paper, and Cash Register Receipts” http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20111202/study-bpa-is-in-wide-variety-of-paper-products?page=2
“Study: BPA Common in Kids’ Canned Foods. Researchers Say Potentially Harmful Chemical Is Leaching Into Soup From Cans”
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20110920/study-bpa-common-in-kids-canned-foods
“Eating Fresh Foods May Cut Exposure to BPA. Study: Avoiding Packaged, Canned Foods May Reduce Levels of the Chemical Bisphenol A”
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20110330/eating-fresh-foods-may-cut-exposure-to-bpa

“BPA may limit the effectiveness of commonly used anti-cancer drugs” http://www.cpmc.org/about/press/news2011/bisphenol-breastcells.html

 “Pesticide linked to breast cancer ” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/227178.stm

“Study links pesticide DDT to higher breast cancer risk” http://news.yahoo.com/study-links-pesticide-ddt-higher-breast-cancer-risk-154816085.html

“High traffic pollution ‘can double risk of breast cancer’ study finds”  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1318343/High-pollution-double-risk-breast-cancer.html

“Breast Implants Linked To Rare Cancer Fda Says” http://news.us-daily.com/news/breast-implants-linked-to-rare-cancer-fda-says

“Rare cancer linked to breast implants” http://www.webmd.boots.com/cancer/news/20110128/rare-cancer-linked-to-breast-implants

“Bigger bra size ‘linked with breast cancer'” http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/07July/Pages/bust-size-and-breast-cancer-risk.aspx

“No association found between wearing a bra and breast cancer”  http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/no-association-found-between-wearing-a-bra-and-breast-cancer/article/374319/

“Wearing a bra won’t give you breast cancer: study” http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/bras-don-breast-cancer-study-article-1.1929184

“No, Wearing a Bra Will Not Give You Breast Cancer, Study Shows” http://time.com/3271011/bras-dont-cause-breast-cancer/

“Doctors: Women who store phone in bras at risk for breast cancer” http://wtvr.com/2012/11/19/doctors-women-who-store-phone-in-bras-at-risk-for-breast-cancer/

“Rat study suggests light at night might hamper breast cancer therapy”  http://www.ktbs.com/story/26655311/rat-study-suggests-light-at-night-might-hamper-breast-cancer-therapy

“Low Melatonin Raises Breast Cancer Risk” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117176

“High cholesterol fuels the growth and spread of breast cancer” http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-11/dumc-hcf112113.php

“Cholesterol and fat in American diet fuels breast cancer” http://www.emaxhealth.com/1020/cholesterol-and-fat-american-diet-fuels-breast-cancer

“Healthy caffeine: Study proves coffee can ward off breast cancer” http://www.rt.com/news/251041-coffee-cancer-prevention-study/

“Coffee protects against breast cancer recurrence, detailed findings confirm”  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150421084531.htm

“Long-term night work linked to higher breast cancer risk” http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/health-headlines/long-term-night-work-linked-to-higher-breast-cancer-risk-1.1349734

“Night Shift Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk” http://hvilmia.ktvq.com/news/night-shift-linked-to-increased-breast-cancer-risk/

“Sleep Problems Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer” http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/08/28/sleep-problems-linked-to-aggressive-breast-cancer/43772.html

“Good sleep may improve breast cancer survival” https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2015/06/good-sleep-may-improve-breast-cancer-survival.html

“Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes” http://healthyliving.msn.com/diseases/breast-cancer/study-examines-link-between-breast-cancer-and-diabetes

“Sex hormones linked to breast cancer risk in women under 50” http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-sex-hormones-linked-breast-cancer.html

“Hormone Therapy, Breast Cancer Link” http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6973527n

“Menopause Hormone Linked to Breast Cancer”   http://www.nytimes.com/1989/08/03/us/menopause-hormone-linked-to-breast-cancer.html

“Folic acid linked to breast cancer growth in animal study” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271601.php

 “Mediterranean Diet With Olive Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk”                            http://time.com/4033374/mediterranean-diet-breast-cancer/

“Olive oil may help prevent breast cancer” http://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/17/olive-oil-may-help-prevent-breast-cancer.html

“Can Flax Seeds Help Prevent Breast Cancer?” http://www.care2.com/greenliving/can-flax-seeds-help-prevent-breast-cancer.html

“Study: overnight fasting may reduce risk of breast cancer” http://www.kusi.com/story/28903328/study-overnight-fasting-may-reduce-risk-of-breast-cancer

“Alcohol Linked with Lobular Breast Cancer” http://news.cancerconnect.com/alcohol-linked-with-lobular-breast-cancer/

 “Breast Cancer Link To Alcohol Before Pregnancy” http://news.sky.com/story/1134459/breast-cancer-link-to-alcohol-before-pregnancy

 “Light drinking linked to breast cancer risk” http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/medical/health/medical/breastcancer/story/2011-11-01/Light-drinking-linked-to-slight-breast-cancer-risk/51030414/1

“UVic study links low-level alcohol consumption to breast cancer”  http://www.vancouversun.com/health/University+Victoria+study+links+level+alcohol+consumption+breast/10239787/story.html

“Even a little alcohol boosts risk of breast cancer: University of Victoria research”  http://metronews.ca/news/vancouver/1166517/even-a-little-alcohol-boosts-risk-of-breast-cancer-university-of-victoria-research/

“Study confirms breast cancer link to low alcohol use” http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-09-breast-cancer-link-alcohol.html

“Moderate Drinking Increases Breast Cancer Risk” http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/BreastCancer/29392

“Heavy Drinking Raises Risk of Breast Cancer” http://www.tusaludmag.com/articles/Drinking_and_Cancer_2096_22191.shtml

 “Sugar Intake and Breast Cancer Risk”
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/breastcancer/sugar-intake-and-breast-cancer-risk

“Prolonged sitting linked to breast cancer, colon cancer” http://inthenews.mayoclinic.org/2011/11/03/prolonged-sitting-linked-to-breast-cancer-colon-cancer/

“Skirt size increase linked to breast cancer risk, says study” http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29351249

“DRUG MADE FROM HERBS MAY FIGHT BREAST CANCER”  http://www.futurity.org/breast-cancer-luteolin-998922/

“Cannabis compound ‘halts cancer'”
“A compound found in cannabis may stop breast cancer spreading throughout the body, US scientists believe.”  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7098340.stm

“Increasing skirt size linked to breast cancer risk”  http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/09/25/increasing-skirt-size-linked-to-breast-cancer-risk/

“Marijuana Compound May Stop Breast Cancer From Spreading, Study Says”  http://www.foxnews.com/story/2007/11/19/marijuana-compound-may-stop-breast-cancer-from-spreading-study-says/

“Obesity linked to recurrence of breast cancer” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57501258/obesity-linked-to-recurrence-of-breast-cancer/

“Obesity a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Deaths”  http://www.keyc.com/story/26551590/obesity-a-risk-factor-for-breast-cancer-deaths

“The fatter a woman becomes, the higher her risk of breast cancer”  http://www.wwl.com/The-fatter-a-woman-becomes-the-higher-her-risk-of-/20003707

“Obesity Fuels Breast Ca by Altering Tissue Microenvironment” http://www.clinicaloncology.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Web%2BExclusives&d_id=245&i=September+2015&i_id=1224&a_id=33552

“Exercise, weight control reduce risk of breast cancer” http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/01/breast-cancer-exercise-weight-control/2795127/

“Exercise Benefits Breast Cancer Patients” http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20120415/exercise-benefits-breast-cancer-patients

“How Exercise May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk ” http://news.health.com/2013/04/09/new-clues-to-how-exercise-may-reduce-breast-cancer-risk/

“Exercise scores over diet in lowering breast cancer risk”  http://www.indiatvnews.com/lifestyle/news/exercise-is-the-best-way-to-cure-breast-cancer-risk-3562.html

“Control of Breast Cancer by the Endocannabinoid System”
http://grantome.com/grant/NIH/K01-CA111723-01A2

“Exercise activates the endocannabinoid system”
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14625449

“The endocannabinoid system and cancer: therapeutic implication”
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3165955/..

.”Exercise Helps Prevent Breast Cancer”
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=116923&page=

“Walking Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk”
http://healthland.time.com/2013/10/04/walking-can-reduce-breast-cancer-risk/

“Breast Cancer May Be Linked to Digestion” http://www.care2.com/greenliving/breast-cancer-may-be-linked-to-digestion.html

“Design a healthy diet to help reduce breast cancer risk”  http://www.tauntongazette.com/article/20140930/LIFESTYLE/140939803

“Breast cancer risk may be lower for women with diverse gut bacteria”  http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/breast-cancer-risk-may-be-lower-for-women-with-diverse-gut-bacteria/article/371442/

“High fat diet linked to breast cancer” http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jul/18/research.sciencenews

“High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk later in life” http://phys.org/news202487777.html

“Starch intake linked to breast cancer risk” http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/starch-intake-linked-to-breast-cancer-risk-1.1081947

“Scientists from the University of Missouri in Columbia claim that luteolin, which occurs naturally in herbs and vegetables, can slow the development of breast cancer.” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/299389.php

“Certain Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk”  http://healthland.time.com/2012/12/07/certain-fruits-and-vegetables-linked-to-lower-breast-cancer-risk/

“Want To Lower Breast Cancer Risk? Eat Some Broccoli And Celery” http://www.techtimes.com/articles/84267/20150915/want-to-lower-breast-cancer-risk-eat-some-broccoli-and-celery.htm

“Broccoli Compound Found to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk” http://www.newsmax.com/Health/Health-News/breast-cancer-natural-broccoli/2015/09/10/id/684172/

“High fruit and vegetable intake has been linked with a reduced risk of breast cancer,” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12704679

“Apples are recommended for breast cancer” http://foodforbreastcancer.com/foods/apples

“Drug Boosts Survival Against Type of Breast Cancer. Women with HER2-positive tumors gained an average 16 more months of life with Perjeta, study finds” http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20140929/drug-gives-big-survival-boost-against-type-of-advanced-breast-cancer

“Natural compound attacks HER2 positive breast cancer cells. The compound is called psoralen, a natural component found in foods such as figs and celery,” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140217200755.htm

“Research finds link between chronic inflammation, tumor development in breast cancer”  http://www.local10.com/news/health/research-finds-link-between-chronic-inflammation-tumor-development-in-breast-cancer/33510556

“Height linked to breast cancer risk” http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/941890.stm

“Lack of sun exposure linked to breast cancer” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-24/breast-cancer-linked-to-amount-of-sun-exposure/4331772

“Hunger linked to increased risk of breast cancer in women” http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120926/Hunger-linked-to-increased-risk-of-breast-cancer-in-women.aspx

“U.S. Breast Cancer Cases Could Rise 50 Percent by 2030” http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/u-s-breast-cancer-cases-could-rise-50-percent-by-2030-698447.html

 “Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma.”” http://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/318/3/1375.long

“Cannabinoids: a new hope for breast cancer therapy? … cannabinoids, the active components of Cannabis sativa… possess anticancer activity. Thus, these compounds exert anti-proliferative, pro-apoptotic, anti-migratory and anti-invasive actions in a wide spectrum of cancer cells… Moreover, tumor growth, angiogenesis and metastasis are hampered by cannabinoids… cannabinoid-based medicines may be useful for the treatment of most breast tumor subtypes.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22776349

“Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists inhibit tumor growth and metastasis of breast cancer.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19887554

“Here, we show that Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), through activation of CB2 cannabinoid receptors, reduces human breast cancer cell proliferation by blocking the progression of the cell cycle and by inducing apoptosis.”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16818634

“Programmed Cell Death (Apoptosis)” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK26873/

“Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Human Breast Cancer Cells through Cdc2 Regulation.. Taken together, these data might set the bases for a cannabinoid therapy for the management of breast cancer.”  http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/66/13/6615.long

“Cannabinoids reduce ErbB2-driven breast cancer progression through Akt inhibition… ErbB2-positive breast cancer is characterized by highly aggressive phenotypes and reduced responsiveness to standard therapies…The purpose of this study was to determine whether cannabinoids might constitute a new therapeutic tool for the treatment of ErbB2-positive breast tumors… Our results show that both Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the most abundant and potent cannabinoid in marijuana, and JWH-133, a non-psychotropic CB2 receptor-selective agonist, reduce tumor growth, tumor number, and the amount/severity of lung metastases… Histological analyses of the tumors revealed that cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell proliferation, induce cancer cell apoptosis, and impair tumor angiogenesis. Cannabinoid antitumoral action… these results provide a strong preclinical evidence for the use of cannabinoid-based therapies for the management of ErbB2-positive breast cancer.”  http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/9/1/196

“Use of cannabinoid receptor agonists in cancer therapy as palliative and curative agents… not only as palliative but also as curative drugs.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19285265

“New Research Shows How Marijuana Compound Can Reduce Tumor Growth In Cancer Patients…THC, the major active component of marijuana, has anti-cancer properties,”  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/16/marijuana-tumors_n_5588639.html

“Marijuana compound could help fight breast cancer” http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?id=5771385

“Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer” http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4509456

“Cannabis compound stops spread of breast cancer: researchers” http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/cannabis-compound-stops-spread-of-breast-cancer-researchers-1.675379

“Down-regulation of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) by cannabidiolic acid in human breast cancer cells. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is involved not only in inflammatory processes, but also in the metastasis of cancer cells… cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), a selective COX-2 inhibitor found in the fiber-type cannabis plant…Taken together, the results obtained here demonstrated that i) CBDA had dual inhibitory effects on COX-2 through down-regulation and enzyme inhibition, and ii) CBDA may possess the ability to suppress genes that are positively involved in the metastasis of cancer cells in vitro.”http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25242400

“Cannabidiolic acid as a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitory component in cannabis…Taken together, these lines of evidence in this study suggest that naturally occurring CBDA in cannabis is a selective inhibitor for COX-2.”  http://dmd.aspetjournals.org/content/36/9/1917.long

“Cannabidiolic acid, a major cannabinoid in fiber-type cannabis, is an inhibitor of MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell migration… Cannabidiol (CBD)… anti-proliferative effect on cancer cells…CBD is obtained from non-enzymatic decarboxylati…on of its parent molecule, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA)…The data presented in this report suggest for the first time that as an active component in the cannabis plant, CBDA offers potential therapeutic modality in the abrogation of cancer cell migration, including aggressive breast cancers.” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22963825
“Pathways mediating the effects of cannabidiol on the reduction of breast cancer cell proliferation, invasion, and metastasis. Our data demonstrate the efficacy of CBD in pre-clinical models of breast cancer. CBD inhibits human breast cancer cell proliferation and invasion. The results have the potential to lead to the development of novel non-toxic compounds for the treatment of breast cancer…” http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3410650/

“Cannabidiol Induces Programmed Cell Death in Breast Cancer Cells by Coordinating the Cross-talk between Apoptosis and Autophagy… In summary, we showed that CBD, a plant-derived cannabinoid, preferentially kills breast cancer cells…” http://mct.aacrjournals.org/content/10/7/1161.long

“Cannabidiol (CBD) Shown To Kill Breast Cancer Cells”  http://www.cafemom.com/group/99198/forums/read/19190923/Cannabidiol_CBD_Shown_To_Kill_Breast_Cancer_Cells

“Cannabis Kills Cancer Cells. Marijuana also found to prevent pain associated with chemotherapy”  http://guardianlv.com/2013/08/cannabis-kills-cancer-cells/

“Cannabis has been shown to kill cancer cells…” http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/patient/page1

“…cannabinoids may be able to kill cancer cells while protecting normal cells… A laboratory study of delta-9-THC… showed that it damaged or killed the cancer cells…A laboratory study of cannabidiol… showed that it caused cancer cell death…” http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/patient/page2

“Cannabinoids appear to kill tumor cells but do not effect their nontransformed counterparts and may even protect them from cell death.” http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/healthprofessional/page4

“Because cannabinoid receptors, unlike opioid receptors, are not located in the brainstem areas controlling respiration, lethal overdoses from Cannabis and cannabinoids do not occur.” http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/cam/cannabis/healthprofessional/page6

“…our studies have identified Id-1 as a critical regulator of breast cancer progression and suggest the feasibility of developing novel therapeutic approaches to target Id-1 expression to reduce breast cancer metastasis in humans.” http://www.pnas.org/content/100/23/13543

“Recent Research on Cannabinoids. We targeted breast cancer cells that expressed high amounts of the protein Id-1. CBD is highly effective at turning off this specific gene that controls breast cancer metastasis.” http://www.cpmc.org/professionals/research/programs/science/cannabidiolarticles.html

“Cannabidiol as a novel inhibitor of Id-1 gene expression in aggressive breast cancer cells… CBD represents the first nontoxic exogenous agent that can significantly decrease Id-1 expression in metastatic breast cancer cells leading to the down-regulation of tumor aggressiveness…reducing Id-1 expression with cannabinoids could also provide a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of additional aggressive cancers because Id-1 expression was found to be up-regulated during the progression of almost all types…” http://mct.aacrjournals.org/content/6/11/2921.long

“Bay Area Researchers Claim Cannabis Can Cure Cancer” http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2013/04/bay_area_researchers_claim_can.php

“Cannabis oil stopped my cancer says Lake Macquarie’s Susannah Patch. A LAKE Macquarie woman whose ‘‘aggressive’’ breast cancer spread to various parts of her body including her spine and lungs credits her remarkable recovery to cannabis oil.”  http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2587931/cannabis-oil-stopped-my-cancer/?cs=12