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David HibbittThe 33-year-old Brit who said he beat bowel cancer with cannabis oil
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Content:
- David Hibbitt: A Survivor's Story
- Fighting Against All Odds
- A Ray of Hope
- A Bright Future Ahead
- The Controversy Surrounding Cannabis Oil
David Hibbitt: A Survivor's Story
At the age of 33, David Hibbitt, a British man, claimed to have defeated colon cancer with the help of cannabis oil. When doctors diagnosed him with colon cancer in July 2012, Hibbitt underwent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and a surgery to remove part of his colon. However, doctors gave him a grim prognosis of 18 months to five years to live. Desperate for a solution, Hibbitt decided to try treating himself with cannabis oil, and it worked. As of January 2015, his latest check-up showed no signs of cancer. Hibbitt believes that cannabis oil played a crucial role in his miraculous recovery.
Fighting Against All Odds
Initially, doctors thought Hibbitt was suffering from hemorrhoids before discovering he had stage 3 colon cancer. After undergoing treatment at Christie Hospital in Manchester, he had surgery in July 2013, followed by an exhausting course of chemotherapy. The good news came shortly before Christmas when tests showed no presence of cancer cells. However, a month later, Hibbitt discovered a lump, and doctors revealed that he had malignant lymph nodes in his groin.
A Ray of Hope
In July, after extensive research, Hibbitt purchased some cannabis oil. Despite enduring the hardships of chemotherapy, he felt that his strength was dwindling. In August, he made the decision to stop chemotherapy and underwent an operation in October to remove the affected lymph nodes. He continued taking cannabis oil and refused further chemotherapy sessions. In January, tests revealed no cancerous threat, and Hibbitt decided to start organizing his wedding.
A Bright Future Ahead
David Hibbitt, a father to a five-year-old son named Ashton, never expected to survive cancer. Overjoyed with his recovery, he said, "It's just amazing. I feel really good. I hope my story will help other people." His fiancée, Heather Martin, a pediatric nurse, initially had reservations about him using cannabis oil due to its illegal status. However, seeing the positive changes in Hibbitt, she gradually accepted it. They both consider themselves lucky to have found each other and have overcome the challenges of cancer together.
The Controversy Surrounding Cannabis Oil
While the British Cancer Research Fund acknowledges that cannabis extract is used by cancer patients to alleviate symptoms, they emphasize the lack of compelling evidence regarding its safety and healing properties. Dr. Kat Arney, a researcher affiliated with the fund, explains that cannabinoids, the active chemicals in cannabis, have shown various effects on cancer cells grown in labs and extracted from animal tumors. However, there is currently no convincing clinical trial-based evidence to prove that cannabis is safe and effective in treating cancer patients.
The British Cancer Research Fund is currently supporting clinical trials to gather reliable data on the effectiveness of cannabinoid-based medications for cancer treatment. They aim to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of cannabis on patients and determine if it truly provides therapeutic benefits. Nonetheless, conducting properly controlled clinical trials remains the most reliable method for establishing the truth.
