Ok talkers, things got a bit shit.
A couple of weeks ago my wife’s dad was diagnosed with cancer. At first, it didn’t seem too bad. They found a growth on the junction of his oesophagus and stomach at first and then did more test. We were concerned of course, but just an op and bit of chemo and it’ll be all gone.
After another scan, it was found to be stage three, gastro oesophageal junction cancer, ( something like this, we are not sure yet on final diagnoses, one more scan today to find out what the deal is)
Things ain’t looking great tbh, and the wife, is distraught. But I, always look on the bright side, I’m an optimist. To get to the cancer, they need to collapse one of his lungs, and operate. Unfortunately , he has been a smoker all his life, and has emphysema, so the doctors say, they can’t collapse his lung, so can’t get to the cancer.....
So far the plan is to give chemo, hope the cancer shrinks to a size where they can reach it, and in the mean time, he quits smoking and they may be able to get to the cancer.
He is, 56, 6ft 3, weights 16 stone, other than the emphysema he is in good health, and I’m confident he can fight this shit and come out winning on the other side, with the help of some Mary Jane.... but he is against it, and doesn’t want to take any saying “ if they find weed in my system they’ll kick me out of hospital”. I told him that’s not gonna happen, speak to the doctor, see what they say....
Well this ended up longer than it was supposed to be, I have a question. Been doing the research over the last couple of weeks on what I need to do, to A, give him dosage to help relieve the symptoms of the chemo, and B, give him the dosage that ( supposedly) treats cancer. I don’t believe there is enough evidence to support the idea thc kills cancer, but there is plenty to show it helps with the effects of chemo.
If he can eat, and sleep well, the recovery will be easier.
So, Mg of thc.
Bioavailability. Let’s say, he needs 15mg of thc ( from RSO). Using a carrier oil, let’s say the bio availability is 50%. Do I need to dose at 30mg to make sure he gets 15mg as the bioavailability is 50%. Or, do I give him the 15mg, and the actual dosage is 7.5 because of bioavailability,
Got most of this shit down, but just need to clear some of these things up before I feel comfortable.
I’ve got a cbd shark 1:1 cbd thc going, for my wife, but of course now we have this news, it has become for her dad, and I’ve popped a couple of cbd cream n cheese that will also go to making oil for him. I know he said he doesn’t want it, but he might change his mind once he starts the chemo, and I need it to be ready for him incase he changes his mind.
Sorry that’s long talkers. Been stressing for a while over this, didn’t wanna post it up here and have a downer on all your morning, but it’s been on my mind, stressing me too, and I know I can talk here and be supported.
Much love, let’s hope for the best, I’m sure, me with you guys pushing me, we will give it 100% the best we can to make sure this guy gets through it, or atleast lives out the rest of his life comfortably.
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