If you’re still in doubt regarding the effectiveness of cannabis for healing cancer, have a look at these 100+ scientific studies from the National Institute of Health:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17065222
BRAIN CANCER
1. A study published in the British Journal of Cancer, conducted by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Complutense University in Madrid, determined that Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other cannabinoids inhibit tumour growth. They were responsible for the first clinical study aimed at assessing cannabinoid antitumoral action. Cannabinoid delivery was safe and was achieved with zero psychoactive effects. THC was found to decrease tumour cells in two out of the nine patients.
2. A study published in The Journal of Neuroscience examined the biochemical events in both acute neuronal damage and in slowly progressive, neurodegenerative diseases. They conducted a magnetic resonance imaging study that looked at THC (the main active compound in marijuana) and found that it reduced neuronal injury in rats. The results of this study provide evidence that the cannabinoid system can serve to protect the brain against neuro degeneration.
3. A study published in The Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics already acknowledged the fact that cannabinoids have been shown to possess antitumor properties. This study examined the effect of cannabidiol (CBD, non-psychoactive cannabinoid compound) on human glioma cell lines. The addition of cannabidiol led to a dramatic drop in the viability of glioma cells. Glioma is the word used to describe brain tumour. The study concluded that cannabidiol was able to produce a significant anti tumor activity.
4. A study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics outlines how brain tumours are highly resistant to current anticancer treatments, which makes it crucial to find new therapeutic strategies aimed at improving the poor prognosis of patients suffering from this disease. This study also demonstrated the reversal of tumour activity in Glioblastoma multiforme.
BREAST CANCER
5. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine, conducted by the California Pacific Medical Centre, determined that cannabidiol (CBD) inhibits human breast cancer cell proliferation and invasion. They also demonstrated that CBD significantly reduces tumour mass.
6. A study published in The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics determined that THC as well as cannabidiol dramatically reduced breast cancer cell growth. They confirmed the potency and effectiveness of these compounds.
7. A study published in the journal Molecular Cancer showed that THC reduced tumour growth and tumour numbers. They determined that cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell proliferation, induce cancer cell apoptosis, and impair tumour angiogenesis (all good things). This study provides strong evidence for the use of cannabinoid based therapies for the management of breast cancer.
8. A study published in National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) determined that cannabinoids inhibit human breast cancer cell proliferation.
LUNG CANCER
9. A study published in the journal Oncogene, by Harvard Medical Schools Experimental Medicine Department, determined that THC inhibits epithelial growth factor induced lung cancer cell migration and more. They go on to state that THC should be explored as novel therapeutic molecules in controlling the growth and metastasis of certain lung cancers.
10. A study published by the US National Library of Medicine by the Institute of Toxicology and Pharmacology, from the Department of General Surgery in Germany, determined that cannabinoids inhibit cancer cell invasion. Effects were confirmed in primary tumour cells from a lung cancer patient. Overall, data indicated that cannabinoids decrease cancer cell invasiveness.
11. A study published by the US National Library of Medicine, conducted by Harvard Medical School, investigated the role of cannabinoid receptors in lung cancer cells. They determined its effectiveness and suggested that it should be used for treatment against lung cancer cells.
PROSTATE CANCER
12. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine illustrates a decrease in prostatic cancer cells by acting through cannabinoid receptors.
13. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine outlined multiple studies proving the effectiveness of cannabis on prostate cancer.
14. Another study published by the US National Library of Medicine determined that clinical testing of CBD against prostate carcinoma is a must. That cannabinoid receptor activation induces prostate carcinoma cell apoptosis. They determined that cannabidiol significantly inhibited cell viability.
BLOOD CANCER
15. A study published in the journal Molecular Pharmacology recently showed that cannabinoids induce growth inhibition and apoptosis in mantle cell lymphoma. The study was supported by grants from the Swedish Cancer Society, The Swedish Research Council, and the Cancer Society in Stockholm.
16. A study published in the International Journal of Cancer also determined and illustrated that cannabinoids exert antiproliferative and proapoptotic effects in various types of cancer and in mantle cell lymphoma.
17. A study published in the US National Library of Medicine conducted by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology by Virginia Commonwealth University determined that cannabinoids induce apoptosis in leukemia cells.
ORAL CANCER
18. A study published by the US National Library of Medicine shows that cannabinoids are potent inhibitors of cellular respiration and are toxic to highly malignant oral tumours.
LIVER CANCER
19. A study published by the US National Library of Medicine determined that THC reduces the viability of human HCC cell lines (Human hepatocellular liver carcinoma cell line) and reduced their growth.
PANCREATIC CANCER
20. A study published in The American Journal of Cancer determined that cannabinoid receptors are expressed in human pancreatic tumor cell lines and tumour biopsies at much higher levels than in normal pancreatic tissue. Results showed that cannabinoid administration induced apoptosis. They also reduced the growth of tumour cells, and inhibited the spreading of pancreatic tumour cells.
HISTORY
Nectar of Delight: The Early History of Cannabis
The History of Marijuana's Intoxicant Use
First Evidence of Medicinal Use
George Washington's Cannabis Growing
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL USES OF CANNABIS AND THE CANADIAN "MARIJUANA CLASH"
Who Masterminded U.S. Pot Prohibition?
CULTURE
Marijuana: the law vs. 12 million people
Cannabis, Forgetting, and the Botany of Desire (PDF)
Persian Hashish Discovery Myth
Evidence Found of Ancient Marijuana Use
The Tale of Two Hashish Eaters
Hemp in The History of Herodotus
TRADITIONAL USE
The Hachish-Vice in the Old Testament
Resurrection of the Higher Self
CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY
An Overview of the Endogenous Cannabinoid System
New Scientist Article on Anandamide
Health Experts Endorse New Marijuana Research
A Scientific Explanation of How Marijuana Causes the Munchies
This Changes Everything : Cannabidiol Now!
Cannabinoid Study Looks at Medical Uses
Brain's THC-analogue may be involved in suppressing psychosis
Lose Weight and Quit Smoking with New Drug
HEALTH
Cannabis vs. Tobacco as Cancer Causing Agents
Cannabis vs. Tobacco smoke compositions
A Fresh Approach to Drugs: the final report of the UK Drug Policy Commission
Can Marijuana Ease PTSD? A Debate Brews
Marijuana skin cream could help allergies
Study finds no marijuana-lung cancer link
Study: Smoking Marijuana Does Not Cause Lung Cancer
Tashkin Interview on Lung Cancer Study
Leafly - Medical Marijuana Strain Reviews
Deaths from Marijuana v. 17 FDA-Approved Drugs (Jan. 1, 1997 to June 30, 2005)
MYTHS & URBAN LEGENDS
Three Things Marijuana Doesn't Do
Flyer : 10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Marijuana
HASHISH
ARTICLES & WRITINGS
The L.E.S.S. Method: A Measured Approach to Oral Cannabis
Global Cannabis Commission Report
What No One Wants to Know About Marijuana
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES
"An epidemiologic review of marijuana and cancer: an update"
Effects of marijuana smoking on the lung
Cannabis use may lead to later tobacco-cigarette use
Cannabinoid Derivative Protects Neurons
Cannabis and Cognitive Decline in Persons Under 65
Effects of marijuana potency on tar and delta9-THC in the lungs
Cannabis: Wholesale, Purity and Street Prices
National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
Pot Can Trigger Psychotic Symptoms For Some, But Do The Effects Last?
Marijuana-like substance in brain could help treat Parkinson's, researchers say
Marijuana Production in the United States (2006)
Study turns pot wisdom on its head
Marijuana may block Alzheimer's
Study relates marijuana and tobacco use
Cannabis chemical pregnancy link
GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Judge Young's 1988 DEA Scheduling Recommendation
UK House of Lords Report on Cannabis (excellent!)
Institute of Medicine (IOM) Review of Medical Marijuana
Canadian Senate Discussion Paper on Cannabis
ANALYSIS & TESTING
DRUG TESTS
CULTIVATION
MEDIA COVERAGE
Belgium Decriminalizes Possession of Cannabis
Brain Chemical Works Like Marijuana
Heavy Long-Term Marijuana Use Does Not Impair Lung Function
Scientists at NCTR Find Little to Support Dangers of Pot
Study Shows Long Term Marijuana Users Healthy
HEMP
1856 Encyclopedia Britannica Entry
1910 Encyclopedia Britannica Entry
Hemp Food Industry Association
North American Hemp Industries Council
HEMP MEDIA COVERAGE
Vermont Survey Finds Support for Legalization of Hemp
Feds Easing Restrictions on Hemp Growing (Canada)
EXPERIENCES
First Experience With The Dark Side
Relaxing but Powerful Psychedelia
BOOKS
The Cannabible 1, by Robert Connell Clarke
The Science of Marijuana, by Leslie Iversen
Marijuana Myths, Marijuana Facts, by Zimmer & Morgan
The Great Book of Hemp, by Rowan Robinson
Marijuana Growers Handbook, by Ed Rosenthal
NON-ENGLISH RESOURCES
Vault Cannabis (Français)
Haszysz Forum : (Polish)
Cannabis.se Drug Policy Blog : (Swedish)
DrugWiki.net : (Swedish)
Cannabispartiet : (Swedish legalization)
PRIMARY RESOURCES
SECONDARY RESOURCES
Three Things Marijuana Doesn't Do
NORML : Marijuana Health Mythology
UK Cannabis Internet Activists [UK]
Independant Drug Monitoring Unit [UK]
VAPORIZING
VaporInfo: Vaporizer Information Resource
Vaporizer Information Database
MAPS/CA-NORML : Water Pipe & Vaporizer Research
ARTICLES & WRITINGS
Drug Policy Alliance : Marijuana
The Fitz Hugh Ludlow Collection
Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Substances : Cannabis
PUBLICATIONS
Media Awareness Project : Cannabis
MEDIA COVERAGE
Fatal marijuana-related crashes up where drug is legal
Overdoses Fell with Medical Marijuana Legalization
The "Seattle Speedball" Is Now Actually a Thing
Dr. Lester Grinspoon on David Brooks' "Weed: Been There, Done That"
Cannabis 'no worse than junk food', says report
Pat Robertson Says Marijuana Use Should be Legal
Research into medicinal marijuana grows up
Pot-induced psychosis may signal schizophrenia
DEA judge says government not growing enough pot
Allow Athletes to Use Cannabis, says sports minister
George Michael says cannabis keeps him "sane and happy"
Plaintiffs say they won't stop fighting -- or lighting
'Cannabis' may help mentally ill
Free Weeds: The Marijuana Debate
Busted, America's War on Marijuana - Frontline
FDA
Inter-Agency Advisory Regarding Claims that Smoked Marijuana is a Medicine
All Smoke : The FDA's Statement on medical marijuana isn't about science
Medical Marijuana Advocates Slam 'Politicized' FDA Report
Politics trump science at the FDA
Search Google News for FDA & Cannabis
ANTI-CANNABIS MEDIA
Marijuana Becomes Focus of Drug War
Infrared approved for drug surveillance in Canada
US Government Warns of Potent Pot
STATISTICS
Easy access to cannabis is tempting : Analysis of Dutch Coffee Shops
PREPARATION & RECIPES
Cannabis Brownie Recipe with Photos
CannaButter: The Building Block of Cannabis Cooking
ORGANIZATIONS
Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)
PROHIBITION SITES
MentalHealth.com : Cannabis Dependence
National Families in Action : Cannabis
USENET USEGROUPS
The Origins of Concentrate, Part 1
The Origins of Concentrate, Part 2
The Origins of Concentrate Part 3
A Harvest Gathering In Humbolt
Charas - The First Concentrate
Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoids System A Billion Years of Coincidence
Learning from the History of Wine
Quality Classification Cannabis Resin
The Darker Side - Why Press Your Resin
The Future of Artisanal Hashish in California
How the Cannabis Industry Can Learn from History of Wine, Part 1
How the Cannabis Industry Can Learn from History of Wine Part 2
Grow California Artisanal Hashish
The Found Art of the Hashishin
Gavin Newsom Goes to Humbolt, Visists Cannabis Farm, Mingles with Growers
Making Ice Water Hash With Frenchy Cannoli
How 4 Mendocino Ganjiers Elevate the Seed Market With Emerald Triangle Genetics
The L.E.S.S. Method: A Measured Approach to Oral Cannabis
Principles of Responsible Cannabis Use
Compounds found in Cannabis Sativa