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Mother Of Colorado 3-Year-Old Sparks Medical Marijuana Debate
Doctors Require Chemotherapy Against Mother’s Wishes Landon Riddle is a 3-year-old boy living in Colorado Springs who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just over a year ago. His mother, Sierra, has made headlines for her decision to treat Landon’s leukemia with cannabis oil in lieu of continuing chemotherapy. Despite the success of Landon’s cannabis treatment, his new oncologist is prepared to use legal action to force more chemotherapy. After Landon’s diagnosis, he began intense chemotherapy at the recommendation of his Salt Lake City doctors. However, the treatment regimen began to take a …
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Cannabidiol (CBD) Stops 7-Year-Old Jayden David’s Seizures
“Jayden’s life was being tortured by pharmaceutical drugs and from seizures,” said Jason David, father of 7-year-old Jayden who suffered from the seizures caused by his dravet syndrome nearly every day of his life until he was about five. Many of Jayden’s seizures lasted up to two hours according to Jason, who had no choice but to stand by and watch his son suffer for years of his life. This is until Jason discovered cannabidiol (CBD), the second most abundant cannabinoid found in Cannabis. Research suggests that CBD may be useful in treating symptoms of …
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Baby’s Brain Tumor Gone After Dad Puts Cannabis Oil On Pacifier for 2 Months
After 2 months of applying cannabis oil to his babies pacifier, the infants brain tumor “had shrunk so much that no chemo was needed.” “They were putting cannabinoid oil on the baby’s pacifier twice a day, increasing the dose… And within two months there was a dramatic reduction, enough that the pediatric oncologist allowed them to go ahead with not pursuing traditional therapy,” says Dr. Courtney. “Currently the child is being called a miracle baby,” says Dr. Courtney. Although a controversial subject, it is important to remember the child is healthy now and shows no signs …