A chemical naturally found in marijuana can aid in preventing the metastis of breast cancer. Researchers have identified a gene known as Id-1 in patients with metastic cancer, which is the same gene found in developing embryos. Once a person reaches adulthood this gene typically shuts down. CBD cannabidiol interupts the activiy of this gene. This alternative and natural guard against cancer is great news for women with breast cancer.
"Right now we have a limited range of options in treating aggressive forms of cancer," co-author Sean D. McAllister said. "Those treatments, such as chemotherapy, can be effective but they can also be extremely toxic and difficult for patients. This compound offers the hope of a non-toxic therapy that could achieve the same results without any of the painful side effects."
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