Tuesday

[Ban Hammer 13,113]

From Reuters

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Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: study

Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:45am EST

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Smoking a joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer risk, scientists in New Zealand have found, as they warned of an "epidemic" of lung cancers linked to cannabis.

Studies in the past have demonstrated that cannabis can cause cancer, but few have established a strong link between cannabis use and the actual incidence of lung cancer.

In an article published in the European Respiratory Journal, the scientists said cannabis could be expected to harm the airways more than tobacco as its smoke contained twice the level of carcinogens, such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, compared with tobacco cigarettes.

The method of smoking also increases the risk, since joints are typically smoked without a proper filter and almost to the very tip, which increases the amount of smoke inhaled. The cannabis smoker inhales more deeply and for longer, facilitating the deposition of carcinogens in the airways.

"Cannabis smokers end up with five times more carbon monoxide in their bloodstream (than tobacco smokers)," team leader Richard Beasley, at the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, said in a telephone interview.

"There are higher concentrations of carcinogens in cannabis smoke ... what is intriguing to us is there is so little work done on cannabis when there is so much done on tobacco."

The researchers interviewed 79 lung cancer patients and sought to identify the main risk factors for the disease, such as smoking, family history and occupation. The patients were questioned about alcohol and cannabis consumption.

In this high-exposure group, lung cancer risk rose by 5.7 times for patients who smoked more than a joint a day for 10 years, or two joints a day for 5 years, after adjusting for other variables, including cigarette smoking.

"While our study covers a relatively small group, it shows clearly that long-term cannabis smoking increases lung cancer risk," wrote Beaseley.

"Cannabis use could already be responsible for one in 20 lung cancers diagnosed in New Zealand," he added.

"In the near future we may see an 'epidemic' of lung cancers connected with this new carcinogen. And the future risk probably applies to many other countries, where increasing use of cannabis among young adults and adolescents is becoming a major public health problem."

(Reporting by Tan Ee Lyn; Editing by Alex Richardson)

don't tell the pro legalization crowd in ot about this

[RAKASA 0]

Perhaps my icky feeling was a premonition. My uncle died this morning. So the saying proves true again. My dog died Sunday, my girlfriend's husband died yesterday, and uncle today. Geez.

I'm so sorry to hear about yet another loss in your world. My heart goes out to you Gabi.

[yassmine2878 1]

Sorry for your loss Gabi - hang in there ***(((HUGS)))***

Perhaps my icky feeling was a premonition. My uncle died this morning. So the saying proves true again. My dog died Sunday, my girlfriend's husband died yesterday, and uncle today. Geez.

I'm so sorry to hear about yet another loss in your world. My heart goes out to you Gabi.

TY for the kind wishes. Thanks to all who dropped a line. Even if I dont get around to thanking everyone individually, I still appreciate all of you

And I still forbid any of you to involve yourself in any remotely dangerous activities such as sky-diving, dinosaur-hunting, and can-opening. Im not sure I can handle another one!

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TY. So far Im handling it okay, but I think that's because Im not at the epicenter. Hubby didnt want me to drive by myself for an hour to go see family today. And I cant really blame him. After talking with my cousin and aunt, its just as well Im not there around everyone right now. Aunt is recovering from the flu and strep throat and cousin has a head cold. I do plan on attending the funeral on Saturday, since my parents are coming into town and I can go with them.

Last night I was wondering about my friend's husband's funeral and when it might be (he tested postitive for cocaine at the hospital, so I imagine they'll be doing an autopsy and delay burial awhile). And now Ive got another funeral in my lap. When it rains it pours. Im wondering if I should try to attend both. I dont do too well around upset people these days, and Im not much support for anyone. But I dont want to be rude.

Seeing as how you're due to have a little one in a *very* short time, I would think anyone would understand if you didn't go to a funeral at the moment.

It wouldn't do to accidentally go into labor during a funeral!!

Anyways, sorry for all of your recent losses.

*hugs*

[yassmine2878 1]

TY. So far Im handling it okay, but I think that's because Im not at the epicenter. Hubby didnt want me to drive by myself for an hour to go see family today. And I cant really blame him. After talking with my cousin and aunt, its just as well Im not there around everyone right now. Aunt is recovering from the flu and strep throat and cousin has a head cold. I do plan on attending the funeral on Saturday, since my parents are coming into town and I can go with them.

Last night I was wondering about my friend's husband's funeral and when it might be (he tested postitive for cocaine at the hospital, so I imagine they'll be doing an autopsy and delay burial awhile). And now Ive got another funeral in my lap. When it rains it pours. Im wondering if I should try to attend both. I dont do too well around upset people these days, and Im not much support for anyone. But I dont want to be rude.

Seeing as how you're due to have a little one in a *very* short time, I would think anyone would understand if you didn't go to a funeral at the moment.

It wouldn't do to accidentally go into labor during a funeral!!

I suppose that would be a bit of a faux pas. What would Ms. Post say to that, I wonder.

[Ban Hammer 13,113]

Sorry for your loss Gabi - hang in there ***(((HUGS)))***

Perhaps my icky feeling was a premonition. My uncle died this morning. So the saying proves true again. My dog died Sunday, my girlfriend's husband died yesterday, and uncle today. Geez.

I'm so sorry to hear about yet another loss in your world. My heart goes out to you Gabi.

TY for the kind wishes. Thanks to all who dropped a line. Even if I dont get around to thanking everyone individually, I still appreciate all of you

And I still forbid any of you to involve yourself in any remotely dangerous activities such as sky-diving, dinosaur-hunting, and can-opening. Im not sure I can handle another one!

i guess i better cancel my chain saw juggling act

i'm sorry you lost your dog gabi.

[doodlebugg 10]

From Reuters

source

Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: study

Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:45am EST

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Smoking a joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer risk, scientists in New Zealand have found, as they warned of an "epidemic" of lung cancers linked to cannabis.

Studies in the past have demonstrated that cannabis can cause cancer, but few have established a strong link between cannabis use and the actual incidence of lung cancer.

In an article published in the European Respiratory Journal, the scientists said cannabis could be expected to harm the airways more than tobacco as its smoke contained twice the level of carcinogens, such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, compared with tobacco cigarettes.

The method of smoking also increases the risk, since joints are typically smoked without a proper filter and almost to the very tip, which increases the amount of smoke inhaled. The cannabis smoker inhales more deeply and for longer, facilitating the deposition of carcinogens in the airways.

"Cannabis smokers end up with five times more carbon monoxide in their bloodstream (than tobacco smokers)," team leader Richard Beasley, at the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, said in a telephone interview.

"There are higher concentrations of carcinogens in cannabis smoke ... what is intriguing to us is there is so little work done on cannabis when there is so much done on tobacco."

The researchers interviewed 79 lung cancer patients and sought to identify the main risk factors for the disease, such as smoking, family history and occupation. The patients were questioned about alcohol and cannabis consumption.

In this high-exposure group, lung cancer risk rose by 5.7 times for patients who smoked more than a joint a day for 10 years, or two joints a day for 5 years, after adjusting for other variables, including cigarette smoking.

"While our study covers a relatively small group, it shows clearly that long-term cannabis smoking increases lung cancer risk," wrote Beaseley.

"Cannabis use could already be responsible for one in 20 lung cancers diagnosed in New Zealand," he added.

"In the near future we may see an 'epidemic' of lung cancers connected with this new carcinogen. And the future risk probably applies to many other countries, where increasing use of cannabis among young adults and adolescents is becoming a major public health problem."

(Reporting by Tan Ee Lyn; Editing by Alex Richardson)

[Jenn! 918]

From Reuters

source

Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: study

Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:45am EST

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Smoking a joint is equivalent to 20 cigarettes in terms of lung cancer risk, scientists in New Zealand have found, as they warned of an "epidemic" of lung cancers linked to cannabis.

Studies in the past have demonstrated that cannabis can cause cancer, but few have established a strong link between cannabis use and the actual incidence of lung cancer.

In an article published in the European Respiratory Journal, the scientists said cannabis could be expected to harm the airways more than tobacco as its smoke contained twice the level of carcinogens, such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, compared with tobacco cigarettes.

The method of smoking also increases the risk, since joints are typically smoked without a proper filter and almost to the very tip, which increases the amount of smoke inhaled. The cannabis smoker inhales more deeply and for longer, facilitating the deposition of carcinogens in the airways.

"Cannabis smokers end up with five times more carbon monoxide in their bloodstream (than tobacco smokers)," team leader Richard Beasley, at the Medical Research Institute of New Zealand, said in a telephone interview.

"There are higher concentrations of carcinogens in cannabis smoke ... what is intriguing to us is there is so little work done on cannabis when there is so much done on tobacco."

The researchers interviewed 79 lung cancer patients and sought to identify the main risk factors for the disease, such as smoking, family history and occupation. The patients were questioned about alcohol and cannabis consumption.

In this high-exposure group, lung cancer risk rose by 5.7 times for patients who smoked more than a joint a day for 10 years, or two joints a day for 5 years, after adjusting for other variables, including cigarette smoking.

"While our study covers a relatively small group, it shows clearly that long-term cannabis smoking increases lung cancer risk," wrote Beaseley.

"Cannabis use could already be responsible for one in 20 lung cancers diagnosed in New Zealand," he added.

"In the near future we may see an 'epidemic' of lung cancers connected with this new carcinogen. And the future risk probably applies to many other countries, where increasing use of cannabis among young adults and adolescents is becoming a major public health problem."

(Reporting by Tan Ee Lyn; Editing by Alex Richardson)

I've read all sorts of conflicting studies on this. Not to worry...there's always space cake.

[doodlebugg 10]

I think there is a risk to everything these days. I remember a study that said spinach causes cancer. One has to weigh the risks with the benefits in anything they do.

[Ban Hammer 13,113]

I think there is a risk to everything these days. I remember a study that said spinach causes cancer. One has to weigh the risks with the benefits in anything they do.

so that's why popeye died

[yassmine2878 1]

Sorry for your loss Gabi - hang in there ***(((HUGS)))***

Perhaps my icky feeling was a premonition. My uncle died this morning. So the saying proves true again. My dog died Sunday, my girlfriend's husband died yesterday, and uncle today. Geez.

I'm so sorry to hear about yet another loss in your world. My heart goes out to you Gabi.

TY for the kind wishes. Thanks to all who dropped a line. Even if I dont get around to thanking everyone individually, I still appreciate all of you

And I still forbid any of you to involve yourself in any remotely dangerous activities such as sky-diving, dinosaur-hunting, and can-opening. Im not sure I can handle another one!

i guess i better cancel my chain saw juggling act

i'm sorry you lost your dog gabi.

Thanks