Myth #5 - CBD oil / medical cannabis
According to the NHS: There are many cannabis-based products available to buy online, but their quality and content is not known. They may be illegal in the UK and are potentially dangerous. Though some products are available to buy legally as food supplements from health stores, there's no guarantee these are of good quality or evidence to prove they provide any health benefits. Medicinal cannabis, available on prescription may only benefit a very small number of patients. Neither Neuroendocrine Cancer UK nor Cancer Research UK have an organisational policy on the legal status of cannabis, its use as a recreational drug, or its medical use for diseases other than cancer. But we are supportive of properly conducted scientific research into cannabis and its derivatives that could benefit cancer patients in managing symptoms and we will continue to monitor developments in the fields and evidence as it emerges.
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