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Using CBD oil with letrozole

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My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer metastases in her lungs over 2 years ago.  She has been treated with letrozole since then and the good news is her condition is staying relatively stable.  Having read lots in the press about CBD oil, she is thinking of using that too. Her consultant was very dismissive of it it so I am interested to hear if anyone else has used it at the same time as letrozole and if they think it has helped them.

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  • Hello Wish

    I am sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. This must be a difficult time for you all.

    I realise that she wants to do all she can to help herself.  However, there really is not enough evidence to say that taking CBD oil will be beneficial.  There are many claims, particularly from companies that produce this, that it can cure and treat many health problems including cancer. But at the moment there has not been enough robust information from clinical trials to say that it should be used. Also, because it has not been regulated as a cancer treatment no one can say if it is safe to take alongside cancer treatments.

    We have information about CBD oil and cannabis oil on our website, you can see it here. 

    If your Mum does decide to go ahead with using CBD oil, or any kind of supplement, it's important that she let her Consultant know as there are some medications that it can have adverse effects with. 

    If you or your Mum would like to talk to one ofour team of nurses about things then you can call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    I hope this helps. 
    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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  • Hello Wish

    I am sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis. This must be a difficult time for you all.

    I realise that she wants to do all she can to help herself.  However, there really is not enough evidence to say that taking CBD oil will be beneficial.  There are many claims, particularly from companies that produce this, that it can cure and treat many health problems including cancer. But at the moment there has not been enough robust information from clinical trials to say that it should be used. Also, because it has not been regulated as a cancer treatment no one can say if it is safe to take alongside cancer treatments.

    We have information about CBD oil and cannabis oil on our website, you can see it here. 

    If your Mum does decide to go ahead with using CBD oil, or any kind of supplement, it's important that she let her Consultant know as there are some medications that it can have adverse effects with. 

    If you or your Mum would like to talk to one ofour team of nurses about things then you can call them on 0808 800 4040 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). 

    I hope this helps. 
    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator

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