Saturday, November 28, 2009

Can you smoke medical marijuana if you have lung cancer

Can you smoke medical marijuana if you have lung cancer?
Is is safe to smoke medical marijuana if you have lung cancer. Could it help it or make it worse? Would it be better to smoke or have made in food?
Cancer - 9 Answers
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Smoking causes lung cancer..... moron.
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no matter what you smoke won't help it inless ur the carrier of it. marijuana is marijuana and smoke is smoke and they =bad and can cause lung cancer so i say no.
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no no no no no no no no no no no no. it will only make it worse if you smoke it and don't even chew you'll get mouth cancer. o and if its prescribed medicine then you'll have to ask your doctor
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I am not for marjuana but....it has helped some cancer patients with appetite....pain...so in this case I would say yes. BUT medical marj has been abused by people that do not need it.I am sorry I could not help you...PLEASE research it on-line or with your oncologist. Have no clue whatsoever if smoked or in food makes a difference but if you should decide to do this food would be best for you...you have to take care of your lungs...cancer or not.
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it will make it worse most likely. eat it. it's stronger that way with how your body breaks it down so any you have will last longer and be more effective for whatever you are using it to help with.
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I would not recommend smoking, especially if you have lung cancer - unless you are going through palliative care only. I would suggest cooking it in food. That will remove the smoke issue, and also remove any issues of bacteria/chemicals/fungi that could cause infection, especially if you have a lowered immune system (smoking marijuana is just like eating unwashed fruit and veggies - not such a huge deal for a healthy person, but for someone going through chemo it could be an issue.)
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Weed will help, but Dont SMOKE it, because ALL smoke is bad for your lungs. Just melt some butter, and add broken down weed to it. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes or a little longer just incase. Only on LOW heat. Add the butter to some brownie mix following the recipe.
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Smoking is bad for your lungs regardless of the substance. It would be best for you to use a vaporizer or eat it.
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This is said to be a difficult question to answer but it really isn't. Medical Marijuana can be used to treat all forms of cancer--including lung cancer. The fastest way to get it in your system is to inhale, HOWEVER (and this is the catch) you must not smoke, because smoke contains harmful carcinogens that not only cause lung cancer, but make it worse. How to do you past this? You use a vaporizer. A vaporizer's job is basically to heat your herb in order to release 100% of the THC in it's gaseous form. This is what you breathe in in order to treat your lungs. Note: Marijuana does not cause cancer, the released chemicals in smoke do. This is eliminated through the use of a vaporizer. Also, you save your already vaporized remains and either smoke it (done by most cancer patients when awoken with pain at 3 in the morning), or make edibles from it. You can also make Green dragon, which is vaporized MJ soaked in 150 proof alcohol, the green liquid can be used to lace your food when in pain but do not want to smoke. Hope this info helps...

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

my mum is in icu has lung cancer and cancer of the adrenal glands we did not know

my mum is in icu has lung cancer and cancer of the adrenal glands we did not know?
My mum has been diagnosed with lung and adrenal gland cancer. I went to see her yesterday and dont think she will make it through the week. My question is how do you go to work with all this happening, how do you get through the day?
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oh my god, i feel for you! i went through the same thing with both parents. not the same illness, but still, they were dying. it was impossible to go to work everyday. i missed a lot of work, but luckily i worked for good people and was told to take as much time off as i need. i can't tell you how to get through it. you have to do that your own way. i cried a lot and got very, very angry. i am almost crying as i am righting this. my thoughts are with your mother, and you and your family.
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Hello: J.W. I am sorry for you family. The cancers you just described she would have known how sick she was. Some people don't let on that they are ill expecialy women they don't want to worry there family so they don't get thing checked out for them self like they would if a child or husband said I hurt right here. Or something does not feel right. We women tend to not pay as much attention when we are sick. We are the care givers and not use to being taken care of. And no it is not easy when the person who you love is dying of cancer. They took care of the whole family now you feel like you should have taken care of her. Sorry but if she keept it to her self there is nothing you could have done. I hope your mom was a christian that why if you are at least you will have heart that you will see her in heaven. (I hope she was saved) My heart goes out to your whole family and my prayers are with you all. Carol
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I would go to your boss and tell them the situation, and ask to be put on FMLA.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Can too much exposure of dust result in Lung Cancer

Can too much exposure of dust result in Lung Cancer?
Hi I work at this shredding company and we shred books, papers, magazines, etc. However, there is so much dust where I work. After my first day on the job I would sneeze dust. This is a concern to me because I don't want to end up with any serious illnesses due to the dust. I am only going to be working there for three months albeit I wonder if although it is a short period of time, is it possible to develop lung cancer?
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Its possibly, can you wear a mask?
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Cancer is not the biggest issue I would worry about. The chances of that are low from breathing in dust. On the other hand you can develop allergies and asthma. And something similar to black lung disease that coal miners would get from breathing in coal dust. I would definitely think about getting a mask.
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According to the leading cancer research websites, cancer is caused by almost everything. My research on this question has revealed that the leading cancer research sites will tell you all the things that cause cancer and scary statistics, yet they fail to address what, about any of those things, actually causes cancer. The only thing that is actually known to cause cancer is radiation. So don't swallow any radiation sources and you should be fine. Dust isn't radioactive so I wouldn't worry if I were you.
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No one knows what causes cancer and dust is not a risk factor, but why would you subject yourself to that? At least wear a mask. Call OSHA, something. You should know however, that many risk factors for several cancers tend to involve chronic irritation of tissues and this could be one of those situations.

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