[KarenaD]

Re: Medical marijuana for multiple myeloma?

by KarenaD on Thu Feb 25, 2016 2:44 am

Hi Blueblood and Multibilly,

Aspergillus fungus/mold (the danger to those with comprised immune systems) is found everywhere; outside in compost, soil, decaying leaves, plants, trees and grain crops. This is why we are told to avoid gardening, farming etc. post transplant. Inside it is found in air conditioning and heating ducts, insulation etc.

I wouldn’t use marijuana post-transplant, however, Aspergillus needs moisture to promote its growth, and to avoid any potential risk associated with this fungus from marijuana, my doctor advised me that one should use dried buds only.

Karen

[Tom in MI]

Re: Medical marijuana for multiple myeloma?

by Tom in MI on Thu Feb 25, 2016 4:28 pm

I have consumed marijuana for 30 years. There has never been an overdose causing death in all of recorded history from this plant.

I have preferred pot because it is so much safer than alcohol. I don't believe a few tokes is more harmful than anothers' martini after a long, hard day. I vaporize because there is no combustion. By vaping I am not exposed to the residue, carcinogens, or ash from burning. One can also use edibles, tincture, etc., for the same reason.

I consumed pot throughout my ASCT process in 2007. My primary care doctor, my local onc, and my
multiple myeloma specialist have no problem with me vaporizing cannabis. I know it has helped me so much. I truly don't know how I could have made it this far without it. It helps with the myriad side effects of chemo and the disease. When I use this plant, it makes me feel that I do not have cancer. What a feeling that is. I believe that history and science provide compelling evidence of cannabis' medical efficacy and safety profile.

I am quad-refractory to chemo. In 2014 I was given 8-10 months to live. For the last 14 months I have been in a phase II clinical trial that has kept my multiple myeloma under control.. My trial investigator, a myeloma specialist, has no issue with me consuming cannabis during this trial.

There is a major epidemic of prescription overdose in the USA at this time. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic. In 2014, there were nearly 2 million deaths from this class of drugs.

Several years ago, after having two crumbling hips replaced, I reduced my Oxycontin dosage by 50% by the use of cannabis. As stated above, cannabis use has never recorded a death in history.

We should consume drugs (opioids or alcohol) or plants in a manner that we are comfortable with. And we need to simply respect the decisions of one another.

Tom in Michigan