Dramatic response to Laetrile and cannabidiol (CBD) oil in a patient with metastatic low grade serous ovarian carcinoma

Allison M Barrie; Ariane C Gushue; Ramez N Eskander

doi:10.1016/j.gore.2019.05.004

Dramatic response to Laetrile and cannabidiol (CBD) oil in a patient with metastatic low grade serous ovarian carcinoma

Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2019 May 17:29:10-12. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2019.05.004. eCollection 2019 Aug.

Authors

Allison M Barrie¹, Ariane C Gushue², Ramez N Eskander¹

Affiliations

¹ Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA, United States of America.
² UC San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, United States of America.

Abstract

•Complimentary alternative medicine use is common in women with gynecologic cancers.•Cannabinoid receptors are potential therapeutic targets in ovarian cancer.•Communication with patients is critical regarding use of alternative therapies.

Keywords: Cannabidol; Complimentary alternative medicine; Laetrile; Low grade ovarian cancer.

Publication types

Case Reports