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riderinthestorm

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68. She's been in remission for several months at least.

Tue Nov 27, 2012, 12:58 PM

Nov 2012

From the article she went into remission late spring so she's several months into remission.

I don't know any cancer patients who continue to get chemo in remission. You get chemo its because you've relapsed (or been recently diagnosed).

Her doctor isn't monitoring it. Her mother is.

"Oregon law doesn't require the monitoring of a child's medical marijuana use by a pediatrician. Under the state's 14-year-old medical marijuana law, parents are authorized to decide the dosage, frequency and manner of a child's marijuana consumption.

Although marijuana is listed as a Schedule II narcotic by the State of Oregon, the federal government classifies it as a Schedule I narcotic, which means a physician cannot prescribe it, according to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program handbook. "

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/26/mykayla-comstock-oregon-girl-leukemia-medical-marijuana-video_n_2192676.html

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Oregon�s 7-year-old medical marijuana patient stirs controversy [View all] Unknown Beatle Nov 2012 OP

I didn't read anything "controversial" in the article in the Oregonian today condoleeza Nov 2012 #1

no mention of chemo damage though sigmasix Nov 2012 #2

+1,000 Scuba Nov 2012 #3

They can have her high and happy Are_grits_groceries Nov 2012 #4

RE: Remission justiceischeap Nov 2012 #7

My Dr tells me it has many anti cancer properties cpamomfromtexas Nov 2012 #9

I knew a woman whose son went into remission Aerows Nov 2012 #56

Makes sense. Are_grits_groceries Nov 2012 #99

My only issue with this is whether the 7 year old understands what she is being given davidpdx Nov 2012 #5

Okay. Explain it. Are_grits_groceries Nov 2012 #6

Well I'm not a doctor, nor have I ever claimed to be one davidpdx Nov 2012 #8

How would your analysis change if this child were given a (perfectly legal!) opiate? Romulox Nov 2012 #10

I think opiates would be problematic as well davidpdx Nov 2012 #18

Um, it happens every day. YOU BETTER WRITE TO YOUR CONGRESSPERSON! Romulox Nov 2012 #27

You've gone your entire life Aerows Nov 2012 #58

I probably have had it in one form or another davidpdx Nov 2012 #92

Tell me about it Aerows Nov 2012 #94

I've gone through the same thing davidpdx Nov 2012 #98

Oh, I know exactly what happened Aerows Nov 2012 #101

How is this different from any other drug out there? EOTE Nov 2012 #13

Not a scientist, a doctor should though which is what I said if you look at what I originally posted davidpdx Nov 2012 #19

Once again, you're acting as if MJ is different than any other drug. EOTE Nov 2012 #31

I think he's arguing that kids should be informed...for all drugs and procedures. n/t Chan790 Nov 2012 #50

That's not really what he specified, he chose this particular case because it involved MMJ. EOTE Nov 2012 #61

I'm not disagreeing. Chan790 Nov 2012 #86

Explain what exactly? Floyd_Gondolli Nov 2012 #47

Actually go back and read my other posts and then respond davidpdx Nov 2012 #91

My daughter was given morphine when she broke her arm Tsiyu Nov 2012 #16

I'm not implying the girl will turn out to be a drug user davidpdx Nov 2012 #20

I think you did mention "discussing with the child" Tsiyu Nov 2012 #21

No that was me davidpdx Nov 2012 #23

A seven year old can't make these decisions Tsiyu Nov 2012 #25

what you said shanti Nov 2012 #84

Walk it back. Walk. It. Back! nt Romulox Nov 2012 #28

opiates aren't as effective sigmasix Nov 2012 #11

The father seems like an absent asshole. EOTE Nov 2012 #12

Absolutely agree Tsiyu Nov 2012 #22

This is another example of this country's Puritan attitude toward pain. yardwork Nov 2012 #14

Oh gee willikers...just thinking out loud: catch the spit. Nov 2012 #15

Perhaps because they'd rather she have a shot at living than have her 6 feet under already. Lars39 Nov 2012 #17

The "cure" is what kills these people! i am thee modren man Nov 2012 #85

I'm 9 years out from a stage 3B breast cancer diagnosis. Lars39 Nov 2012 #88

So what's the alternative? RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #95

Many medicines are potentially addictive. All medicines have side-effects. Nye Bevan Nov 2012 #24

exactly sigmasix Nov 2012 #26

Marijuana isn't addictive. FACT based community, remember? nt Romulox Nov 2012 #29

True loyalsister Nov 2012 #49

That's what "addictive" means. Anything can be said to cause "psychological dependency"--internet Romulox Nov 2012 #51

the equivalent of 10 joints a day to a seven year old IN REMISSION? demhottie Nov 2012 #30

I saw that and also thought 10 joints/day for a 7 year old?? In remission? riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #32

The child isn't being given any joints at all. But don't let facts interrupt your Drug Warrioring! Romulox Nov 2012 #33

Do you know what "equivalent" means? LisaL Nov 2012 #35

Do you know how to use "quotation marks"? Romulox Nov 2012 #36

Fine then, EQUIVALENT to 10 joints/day. Ingested or smoked still makes one high nt riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #40

Are you logging in and out? You appear to be having a seamless conversation as TWO different people. Romulox Nov 2012 #42

I don't know how that's relevant gollygee Nov 2012 #59

it's VERY rare that someone gets chemo while in remission demhottie Nov 2012 #62

It doesn't sound like she's been in remission for long gollygee Nov 2012 #64

And she may not stay in remission very long. Lars39 Nov 2012 #67

Her chances of relapse are only 7% with the chemo she's had riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #71

But her chances of survival are much less if she is underweight and not getting enough rest. Lars39 Nov 2012 #81

She's been in remission for several months at least. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #68

I read the original article and it said she wears a cap to cover the strawberry fuzz on her head gollygee Nov 2012 #69

My niece's hair never grew back, she also had acute lymphoblastic leukemia as a child. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #75

yeh, this is a big scam so the boyfriend can get RICH selling pot to this sick little girl.. frylock Nov 2012 #73

The distinction is only important if you don't assign value to MMJ during remissions NoOneMan Nov 2012 #76

how many joints does four vicodins amount to? frylock Nov 2012 #72

willfull ignorance is also a DU sacred cow.. frylock Nov 2012 #70

ITA. LisaL Nov 2012 #34

The Drug Warriors are also amateur oncologists, able to second-guess any medical decisions with Romulox Nov 2012 #37

And pot supporters aren't amateur oncologists? LisaL Nov 2012 #38

Nope. Only the Drug Warriors here are presuming to second guess this child's doctors Romulox Nov 2012 #41

Last time we talked about this Romulox, you were emphatically questioning transplant docs riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #44

Right. Because there is no scientific basis for it. SCIENCE, not your morality, should be the guide. Romulox Nov 2012 #46

Oh FFS, I'm not moralizing about it. The drug war is a huge sham that needs shutting down yesterday riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #52

And yet here you are, questioning this child's doctors... Again. nt Romulox Nov 2012 #54

Her doctors aren't prescribing this. Her mother is the sole control. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #65

You are incorrect about the law. Every Medical Marijuan patient in Oregon must Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #80

So which is correct? That the parent's decide the dosage and frequency, or the doctor? riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #89

The boyfriend is a licensed medical marijuana grower Aerows Nov 2012 #63

I don't think we're getting the whole story here either Aerows. riderinthestorm Nov 2012 #77

This entire story is so riddled with contradictions Aerows Nov 2012 #93

What's controversial? If she's old enough to die of leukemia, she's old enough to have medicine... Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #39

For heaven's sake Aerows Nov 2012 #43

Word the fuck up, Aweows. This girl's dad is an asshat. nt Poll_Blind Nov 2012 #48

It would make my son eat and sleep. Should I give it to him? Barack_America Nov 2012 #57

We are talking about a child that has just undergone Aerows Nov 2012 #60

stupid and insensitive.. frylock Nov 2012 #74

Wow. Bluenorthwest Nov 2012 #83

What story did you read to come to that conclusion? RedCappedBandit Nov 2012 #96

She's taking in much worse stuff than marijuana gollygee Nov 2012 #45

Because man-made drugs with side-effects are better? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #53

Sure, Let The Child Suffer fredamae Nov 2012 #55

Photo of patient with mom and mom's boyfriend. KansDem Nov 2012 #66

I know lets take the medical marijuana away from the child and give her Dems50State Nov 2012 #78

Marinol=joke sigmasix Nov 2012 #100

Nothing against medicinal marijuana, but this makes me uncomfortable... nachosgrande Nov 2012 #79

Mykayla says the drug helps her �eat and sleep� and makes her feel �funny, happy.� shanti Nov 2012 #82

Oh noes! A buzz! Tsiyu Nov 2012 #87

Why don't 7-year olds on Abilify or Resperidol or Ritalin cause the same amount of controversy? GiaGiovanni Nov 2012 #90

How about not drawing a line and letting sick people get some relief. Politicub Nov 2012 #97