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No solid proof cannabis oil can ‘cure’ cancer - Full Fact
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While some cannabis-based products have been approved for medical use in the UK, there’s no proof they can completely cure cancer.

: “The current consensus is that, right now, there isn’t a large enough body of evidence to prove that cannabis can reliably treat any form of cancer but the medical use of cannabis to treat cancer-related chronic pain is approved in the UK.”

“However, case reports cannot be considered reliable evidence, and there is currently no data from rigorous clinical trials to suggest that cannabis products will alter the natural history of any cancer.” “This means that they cannot legally be prescribed, possessed, or sold under federal law. Whole or crude marijuana is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for any medical use.

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