07/28/2019 | Cannabis + Cancer, Health + Wellness
Medical Marijuana and Chemotherapy Side Effects
New research is ongoing in the field of medical cannabis, including medical cannabis and its effects on cancer. One such area of study is medical marijuana and how it can help cancer patients when they are undergoing chemotherapy. In fact, medical cannabis is approved in the State of Illinois to assist with the side-effects of chemotherapy since the beginning of the program. At Greenhouse, we have seen many patients seek symptom relief through the use of medical cannabis.
Read More05/27/2019 | Cannabis + Cancer, Health + Wellness
National Cancer Survivors Day!
June 2nd is National Cancer Survivors Day! Many patients across the State of Illinois that are suffering from cancer choose to supplement their treatment with medical cannabis. Medical cannabis is often able to assist with the side effects of cancer treatment, particularly nausea and loss of appetite from chemotherapy.
Read More10/18/2017 | Cannabis + Cancer, Health + Wellness
Cannabis Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Cancer is one of the approved conditions in the State of Illinois for medical cannabis. Many cancer patients turn to medical cannabis for nausea, pain relief, appetite stimulation, and more. Additionally, there are studies that show that medical cannabis may be able to inhibit tumor growth and even shrink them in some cases. In regards to breast cancer, it is important to note that this is not just one disease; one specific study looked at medical cannabis and its affect on HER2-positive breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms. HER2-positive breast cancer is particularly difficult to beat as it grows rapidly, is diagnosed late, and has a high recurrence rate; therefore, anything that can potentially help should be researched!
Read More06/20/2016 | Cannabis + Cancer, Health + Wellness
Cancer Medical Marijuana
Cancer is an approved condition for medical cannabis use in the state of Illinois, and it is easy to see why. Compared to other conditions, there has been extensive research by health organizations, such as the National Cancer Institute and the Mayo Clinic, into how medical cannabis can help those suffering from cancer. Though definitely not a cure, cannabinoids have shown time and again that they can assist in symptom management.
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