September is National Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Month, and this year it’s more important than ever to include CBD in the conversation. The recent research conducted on CBD has provided more information and understanding about how CBD can be used to help with common health concerns and diseases.
Several studies have evidenced that CBD oil can be beneficial when included in cancer treatments, such as leukemia and lymphoma treatment. In this article, Seabedee is here to breakdown the basics on how CBD can help manage the side effects of cancer and even aid the disease itself. But first, let’s talk about leukemia and lymphoma: What are these cancers, and what is CBD’s role in their treatment regimen? We’ve got all the information here.
WHAT IS LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA?
Leukemia and lymphoma are both forms of blood cancer. Leukemia affects the blood and bone marrow, while lymphomas tend to affect the lymph nodes in the body.
Leukemia is usually a slow-growing, chronic type of cancer where the white blood cells are increasingly produced abnormally. It can range anywhere from acute leukemia to chronic, and can be lymphocytic or myeloid types of leukemia.
Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the immune system and starts to attack the lymph nodes and lymphocytes (B and T cells), both of which are types of white blood cells. The two main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is the more prevalent form of the two. Lymphoma is slightly more common than leukemia, and both cancers induce several symptoms and side effects that inhibit normal health and wellness function in the body. Both leukemia and lymphoma major health concerns: It is estimated that these cancers will account for 9.4% of the deaths from cancer in America in 2020. So, how is CBD oil relevant to the conversation, and what potential benefits could it provide to cancer patients?
CBD'S ROLE IN LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA TREATMENT:
Recent studies have been published that point to CBD’s medicinal value in cancer treatment and symptom management. According to marijuanadoctors.com (source 2), research has revealed that cannabinoids like CBD and THC increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments in leukemia patients. Another study published by The US National Library of Medicine states that cannabinoids proved to help inhibit tumor cell growth in test subjects by regulating key cell-signaling pathways. Furthermore, the study argues that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well tolerated and don’t induce the toxic effects seen in most chemotherapy treatments. These findings speak volumes in terms of advancement in medicine and cancer treatment.
Not only does CBD present potential in terms of cancer treatment, but also it is relevant in terms of managing cancer symptoms. Chemotherapy is at the forefront of leukemia and lymphoma treatment, but it’s far from an easy processes. Chemotherapy oftentimes induces extreme nausea, loss of appetite and pain, as does the cancer itself. This is where CBD comes into play: The properties of CBD oil are known to induces several medicinal effects, such as increased appetite, decreased inflammation, alleviation of nausea, and pain relief. All these potential effects provided by CBD could help manage the symptoms of cancer and chemotherapy.
CBD & LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA EXTRA FAQS:
-Have any CBD products have been approved by the FDA to help with cancer treatment or side effects?—No
-Is there any risk to using CBD in combination with chemotherapy in blood cancer treatment? —CBD can affect the effectiveness of drugs at work in the body, and there is a slight risk that it could reduce the efficiency and increase the risk of medications and treatments like chemotherapy. Make sure you talk to your doctor before using CBD in combination with any medications or medical treatments.
-Is CBD proven to cure cancer?—No, however there is evidence found in preclinical trials and research that point to CBD’s potential in blood cancer treatment.
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Sources:
1. Singh, Yadvinder, and Chamandeep Bali. “Cannabis extract treatment for terminal acute lymphoblastic leukemia with a Philadelphia chromosome mutation.” Case reports in oncology vol. 6,3 585-92. 28 Nov. 2013, doi:10.1159/000356446
2.“Medical Marijuana for Leukemia.” Marijuana Doctors, www.marijuanadoctors.com/conditions/leukemia/.
3.MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Cynthia DeMarco. “CBD Oil and Cancer: 9 Things to Know.” MD Anderson Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 9 Sept. 2019, www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/cbd-oil-and-cancer–9-things-to-know.h00-159306201.html.
