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UK Health Radio Podcast
127: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly MBE - Episode 127
127: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly MBE - Episode 127
127: Yes To Life Show with Robin Daly MBE - Episode 127
Thursday 29th May 2025
Explore medical cannabis in cancer care with Robin Daly and Tim Henley on Yes to Life Show. Discover its potential benefits and challenges.
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Episode Overview
- Medical cannabis is legally available but faces accessibility challenges.
- Cannabis interacts with the body's endocannabinoid system to restore balance.
- DNA testing can personalise cannabis treatments for individual needs.
- Cost and availability are key concerns for patients seeking medical cannabis.
- Ongoing research aims to improve access and understanding of medical cannabis.
"Cannabis is a soil remediator—it takes up everything from the soil and combines it."
The Yes to Life Show on UK Health Radio, hosted by Robin Daly MBE, is diving deep into the intriguing world of medical cannabis and its potential role in cancer care. With the legalisation of medical cannabis in the UK in 2018, one might think access would be straightforward. However, as guest Tim Henley explains, there are still significant hurdles to overcome.
Henley, who is actively involved in improving access to cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs), sheds light on the complex journey from legality to practical accessibility. Tim Henley discusses how medical cannabis, distinct from its unregulated street counterpart, is produced under stringent controls similar to pharmaceuticals. This ensures quality and safety for patients seeking relief from various symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment.
The episode explores the historical use of cannabis, its removal from the British pharmacopoeia in the 1970s, and its reinstatement due to the efforts of campaigners advocating for epileptic children. Robin Daly and Tim Henley delve into the science behind cannabis, highlighting its interaction with the endocannabinoid system—a fascinating bodily system that helps maintain balance. Henley explains how cannabis can alleviate pain, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being, drawing on personal anecdotes and real-world evidence.
Listeners will find this episode enlightening as it tackles the intricacies of personalised medicine, including DNA testing to tailor cannabis treatments to individual needs. Henley also addresses the cost implications and the ongoing research efforts aimed at making medical cannabis more accessible in the UK. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the evolving landscape of medical cannabis in cancer care. Could this be the key to enhancing quality of life for cancer patients?
Tune in to find out.