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In reply to the discussion: US Gov National Cancer Center admits Pot kills Cancer Cells [View all]Recursion
(56,582 posts)33. Sigh
Do you get all cannabinoids in your body if you smoke pot? No.
Have all cannabinoids been shown to kill cancer cells? No.
Has the delivery mechanism of the cannabinoid been shown not to matter? No.
Does that mean we can't say pot kills cancer cells? Yes.
Are you going to spend the next thirty posts trying to justify getting high as healthy and virtuous? Yes.
Cannabinoids are a broad class of chemicals. Some are found in marijuana, many are not.
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US Gov National Cancer Center admits Pot kills Cancer Cells [View all]
green for victory
Feb 2013
OP
'At this time, there is not enough evidence to recommend that patients inhale or ingest Cannabis as
green for victory
Feb 2013
#4
This is not news, just not reported. I captured this screenshot a year or so ago ...
Scuba
Feb 2013
#6
Isn't this supposed to be a free market economy? They have a monopoly. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Feb 2013
#24
But monopolies are illegal in the US. There should be a mass lawsuit. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Feb 2013
#26
Good find, OP. Pay no attention to the moronic opponents of the safest drug on the planet. nt
EastKYLiberal
Feb 2013
#27
"the large pharmaceutical companies cannot patent a plant"-- but the FEDS have patented
green for victory
Feb 2013
#39