The Dime Largest Medical Cannabis & Cancer Study Ever: Can These Findings Push Rescheduling? ft Ryan Castle
If you were given some of the worst news in the world, wouldn’t you expect your doctors to use every tool available?
What if one of those tools could save millions of lives—and the science is already here?
The world’s largest medical cannabis and cancer study—10,000 papers, ranked in the top 5% globally—shows overwhelming evidence that cannabis has medical benefits. If fully embraced, its impact on patients and medicine could be transformative. As science continues to unfold, sometimes it takes skeptics to dive deep and uncover what’s truly there, even when powerful interests push back.
This week we sit down with Ryan Castle, Research Director at Whole Health Oncology Institute, to discuss:
- Medical cannabis: efficacy, placebo, and why it matters less than you think
- How this study is being used in rescheduling efforts
- How vested interests fuel anti-cannabis research
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Medical Cannabis Research
03:06 Ryan Castle's Journey into Cannabis Research
05:58 The Meta-Analysis Process Explained
09:00 Understanding the Data and Its Implications
11:54 Skepticism and the Shift in Perspective
15:01 Consensus in Medical Cannabis Research
18:04 Nuances in Cancer Treatment and Cannabis
20:55 Biomarkers and Inflammatory Responses
22:56 Exploring Cannabis and Cancer Outcomes
29:37 Bridging the Gap: Patient-Reported Outcomes
35:32 The Future of Medical Cannabis Research
45:34 The Cancer Playbook: Empowering Patients
Summary
In this episode, Bryan Fields and Kellan Finney engage with Ryan Castle, Research Director at Whole Health Oncology Institute, to explore the evolving landscape of medical cannabis research. Ryan shares his journey from skepticism to advocacy, detailing the extensive meta-analysis he conducted on the efficacy of cannabis in treating various symptoms and conditions, particularly in oncology. The conversation delves into the challenges of measuring effectiveness, the importance of patient-reported outcomes, and the need for a shift in medical perspectives towards cannabis as a legitimate treatment option. Ryan emphasizes the potential impact of policy changes and the importance of transparency in research, while also discussing the Cancer Playbook initiative aimed at empowering patients with data-driven insights.
Takeaways
- Ryan Castle initially set out to prove that cannabis doesn't work.
- His extensive research revealed that cannabis is effective for a wide range of conditions.
- The meta-analysis included over 10,000 studies and 800,000 data points.
- Cannabis showed efficacy not just for symptoms but also for cancer treatment.
- Patient-reported outcomes are crucial for understanding cannabis effectiveness.
- The study found that cannabis can help reduce opioid dependency.
- There is a significant need for a shift in medical perspectives on cannabis.
- Transparency in research is essential for building trust in findings.
- The health impact assessment could reveal the broader benefits of cannabis.
- The Cancer Playbook initiative aims to empower patients with data-driven insights.
Guest Links
https://wholehealthoncologyinstitute.com/
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