Quote Originally Posted by quetzal
Sorry, I think its worth nitpicking this point. The original wording on the NCI site was absolutely correct, "possible direct antitumor effect." Here are just a few studies that support such language:

It is false that the only use for marijuana is to make one forget about the side effects of cancer (treatment). It is true that research supports "its possible direct antitumor effect." I think its an important point very worth nitpicking. I think its reasonable to assume that a few interested parties--e.g., those who have spent billions developing and selling cancer "treatments" with no cure--made some calls because they are jealous about a weed having a possible direct antitumor effect in cases, and they would like that the government not promote the public understanding of a threat to their business. I think that's the simplest and most reasonable explanation for what happened.
Completely agree.

Here is a duo of research scientists who have started a public education campaign to spread the word about the benefits and uses of cannabidiol and THC:Cannabidiol combinations in the treatment of many conditions.

Project CBD | CANNABIDIOL SCIENCE | FOR DOCTORS | FOR PATIENTS

@highpop - I don't think anyone who claims that cannabis has an anti-tumor effect is trying to bank on the hopes of terminal patients - if it works it works -

Does chemotherapy "cure" cancer? - no, it treats it, yet it is the most widely used method for treating cancer.

Between pharmaceuticals and medical equipment manufacturers, their are enough interested parties to have had that language removed from the cancer.gov site for reasons of profit and maintaining a statu quo that functions to their benefit.

It is reasonable to offer alternative methods of treatment for cancer that have been shown in multiple studies to be effective in combating certain types of tumors.

Patients facing cancer treatment should be aware of the options for treatment and (though I am sure that it does not happen as often as it should) be informed that irradiating the body to the point of awful sickness may not be the only effective method (often cannabis is used to ameliorate the effects of chemotherapy and not the cancer itself).
DenverRelief Reviewed by DenverRelief on . Finally..new study....about time Worth Repeating: Gov't Adds New Cannabis Section To Cancer SiteBy Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ in Medical, News Monday, March 28, 2011, at 3:20 pmShare109 0diggsdigg Photo: Cancer Cure A new medical cannabis section has been added to the government's National Cancer Institute website. ​Welcome to Room 420, where your instructor is Mr. Ron Marczyk and your subjects are wellness, disease prevention, self actualization, and chillin'. Worth Repeating ​By Ron Marczyk, R.N. Health Education Rating: 5