Hi Lisa and welcome to Cancer Chat.

I noticed you were asking about CBD oil so I just wanted to let you know that whilst research is ongoing, there is currently no evidence to prove that cannabinoids – whether natural or synthetic – can effectively treat, cure or prevent cancer. This also applies to cannabis oil and you can find out more about the research that has been carried out on our science blog.

Some people have found CBD oil can help with pain but due to the potential side effects and risks this may cause with conventional medication and cancer treatment we would always recommend speaking with your doctor/cancer team first to check whether it is o.k for you to use. You can find out more about the safety of complementary or alternative therapies on our website.

I hope your recovery from your mastectomy is going well Lisa but if you have any questions about this or CBD oil, you're welcome to give our cancer nurses a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator