Hi,
My husband has been diagnosed with cancer, we will find out what type it is next week.
Any info on CBD oil or anything else that may help, he's in a lot of pain (back & rib cage)
Hi,
My husband has been diagnosed with cancer, we will find out what type it is next week.
Any info on CBD oil or anything else that may help, he's in a lot of pain (back & rib cage)
Welcome to the forum Lorr63 although I'm sorry to hear your husband has just been diagnosed with cancer. This must be a very difficult time.
If you haven't done so already, let your husband's GP or medical team know about the pain he's in as they will be in the best position to provide him with the most effective pain relief and make his pain more manageable.
In regards to CBD oil, it is sold in the UK as a food supplement but not as a medicine. Although it has been used by people who feel that it helps with pain relief, there is no evidence to support its use as a medicine.
There can be side effects from taking CBD oil, and may interact with other medications too, so if your husband decides to use CBD oil it's important to let his medical team and GP know about this.
You can find out more about cannabis, CBD oil and cancer on our website but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very well informed and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you both at this time.
I hope this helps Lorr63 and I'm wishing you both all the best for next week.
Kind regards,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator
Thanks Steph, he's already on 2 types of morphine and naproxen, our kids are researching everything.