World Cancer Day: Can cannabis combat cancer?

Scientists around the world continue to seek natural alternatives to fight cancer that don't destroy healthy cells - like radiation and chemotherapy do - in an effort to save millions of victims afflicted with the disease.

As World Cancer Day is marked on Thursday, a myriad of alternative cancer treatments have been reported by researchers showing promising signs - including wasp venom and a variety of herbs - after being tested in laboratories.

One potential alternative that has been a central subject of debate in the scientific community for decades is the plant cannabis.

While medical marijuana use has grown in prominence in recent years for alleviating symptoms of disease, a burgeoning body of scientific reporting suggests cannabis may also possess powerful anti-cancer properties.

The plant has a long history of treating many different types of illnesses since ancient times. But it wasn't until the 1940s when scientists managed to...

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