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A member asked:
I have been using cbd to heal a stage 1 melanoma located on my shoulder. it has completely removed the growth i have. have you seen this before. i have read about many cases similar to mine. dr says it is no longer there.?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Be careful: I'm not sure what cbd is (cannabidiol?). I would recommend against treatment this way or at least not using it in lieu of surgical therapy. Melanoma is a very aggressive cancer, with a high mortality rate if not treated early enough. My concern is that the cbd might erase the superficial signs of cancer, but not remove every cell of the cancer. Once melanoma spreads, your prognosis is poor.
Answered 7/27/2012
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What is CBD?: I can't answer the question because i don't know what cbd is and am unaware of a treatment short of surgery that can "heal" a melanoma.
Answered 10/2/2015
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See your surgeon: I would recommend that you see your friendly surgeon and have the area excised.
Answered 9/28/2016
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