Imagine spending the vast majority of your adult life with an utter disdain for the one thing that may ease your chemotherapy side effects; Cannabis.
In this article, we explore my past relationship with cannabis, getting over biases and explore the medicinal use of CBD oil and all I’ve learned about it so far.
Included are also some links to information related to tax deductions, ‘Compassionate Pricing’, what’s happening with insurance providers and the Michael G. DeGroote Cannabis Research program at McMaster University.
Category Archives: Healthy Living
What Does Remission Really Mean (To Me)?
I’ve met so many people over the last 3 years, since my diagnosis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. So many people with their own stories – whether they be as patients, survivors, caregivers, medical professionals – some of which are patients also. I’ve come to realize that everyone has their own way of celebrating their winsContinueContinue reading “What Does Remission Really Mean (To Me)?”
Canadian Cancer Society’s Awards of Excellence in Cancer Research
The Changing Face of Cancer Care in Canada Since 1993, Canadian Cancer Society has been honouring exceptional Canadian scientists with peer nominated awards annually. These scientists are recognized for their significant contributions to cancer research and cancer control. On Wednesday November 21, 2018, the annual ceremony was held at the CIBC Head Office building inContinueContinue reading “Canadian Cancer Society’s Awards of Excellence in Cancer Research”
Environmental Dangers: Social and Political Influences and Diet
When we are dealing with disease, it is very safe to say diet plays a big role. Whether that be in how we got sick or how we get and stay healthy again, a healthy diet is synonymous with a healthy body. Therefore, especially when we have a scare, we may be inclined to makeContinueContinue reading “Environmental Dangers: Social and Political Influences and Diet”
Environmental Dangers: What Have I Done to Myself?
It’s really important to highlight how different countries view different human and environmental dangers so I will provide tons of links to credible websites which evidence the information I am sharing. Before getting into how the world around us is contributing to our declining health, let’s look at what we may be doing to ourselves. SIDEBAR! Let’s be clear about declining health, we have TONS of pharmaceutical options out there to MANAGE disease. For example, it is estimated that by 2025 we will see a 44% increase in the number of Canadians living with diabetes (Diabetes Canada). As of 2015, there were more than 25 approved diabetes drugs in Canada to manage this condition (Canadian Diabetes Association. Instead, I am referring to…
Holy Diet Challenge Batman!
Diet is a really tough topic. Period. Whether you’re battling cancer or not, navigating the plethora of information out there about what is healthy and what is not is overwhelming. If we consider all the fad diets that come and go, it’s clear that this is a never ending exploration with unlimited differences of opinions. After my diagnosis, one hour to the next, I could get different suggestions from nurses, doctors, dieticians, friends, family members, random strangers, about what I should be eating. I can recall being told, in the same day, McDonald’s would be healthier for me than a deli meat sandwich from Tim Horton’s. Another day, I was told that if I was having a hard time getting enough calories in a day, I should add chocolate milk to my protein shakes and eat ice cream. Holy sugar Batman! I think the absolute best advice I received during treatment was, ‘Don’t bother making big changes to your diet right now’.
So You've Got Cancer 