Suresh Prabhu Suresh Prabhu Asked 9 months ago

Can dagga cure cancer?

Someone I know has been diagnosed with cancer, and a relative suggested looking into 'dagga' or cannabis as a cure. My family is desperate for any solution. Is there any truth to claims that dagga can actually cure cancer?

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Rohan Nair Rohan Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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There is no scientific tracking or data showing dagga cures cancer. Medically, cannabinoid compounds are sometimes used to track and manage chemotherapy side effects like pain and appetite loss, but proper medical treatment like chemo or surgery is what actually treats the disease.

Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, it might help some patients get their appetite back and enjoy some comfort food during tough treatments, but it definitely won't cure cancer on its own. Stick to the medical diet and treatments prescribed by real cancer specialists.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Hey, please don't panic or run after these things blindly. When my uncle was diagnosed, we read all sorts of things online about cannabis and got super stressed out. Later we discussed with his oncologist and realized it only helps with managing pain and chemo nausea, it is not a cure at all.

Meera Gopal Meera Gopal Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Please be very careful with this. We tried alternative therapies for a relative thinking it would cure them, and it led to severe liver complications and delayed their main treatment. Do not try any such substances without consulting your oncologist first.

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Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I understand the desperation and emotional toll when looking for answers for a loved one. We also searched every corner of the internet for a miracle cure. It is exhausting, but please lean on proper medical experts rather than unverified claims for your peace of mind.

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