I recently wrote about my 71yr old partner, Jim, who was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in January of this year.

He was told that it is approximately the size of a tennis ball and inoperable due to metastasis which means that it has it is seeding, or spreading, into his otherwise healthy lung. The only option, according to his oncologist, is chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy can be useful, when surgery is not an option, as it works on the whole of the body, seeking out and attacking cancer cells that appear in other parts. The problem is that it also attacks good cells and in doing so can cause the immune system to fail, leading to complications and sometimes even death due to sepsis, which can cause the major organs to fail. There is a need to be extremely vigilant and if you start to feel unwell, for any reason, it may necessitate a short spell in hospital, where oral antibiotics can be given intravenously to fight the infection.

Many people diagnosed with various types of cancer have died, not because of the cancer, but from the complications caused by chemotherapy and immune system failure.

Jim does not want to be included in those statistics and so he has been trying to mitigate his problems by using hemp oil, or CBD (cannabinoid). For more information, you can read my blog which refers to  CBD here.

As Jim used to be a heavy smoker for the last 50 years of his life, he opted to use vaping to get the CBD into his lungs in an attempt to stem the growth and metastasis on his cancer tumour, rather than opting for the chemotherapy, in an attempt to put it off for as long as possible. I should point out at this point that the type of cancer he has, is also NOT necessarily caused by smoking, as many non-smokers can also have it.

We did some research and noted that the legally produced and UK sold CBD comes in a variety of strengths from as little as 1.5%, or 150mgs, up to 1,500mgs ie.15%. We found the 15% oil on Ebay, but this is only available in oral form. It is used as droplets, two or three per dose, administered under the tongue, a few times per day, so a little goes a long way. Jim decided to purchase and use this whilst continuing the search for a vaping oil of similar strength.

After a thorough search of the internet, we found a company called Electrotobacconist.co.uk, based in Bath, UK. They supply top quality vapes, e-cigarettes and e-pipes along with a wide range of replaceable parts and accessories. They also produce high-quality e-liquids and offer free delivery. bank.

A couple of months ago we ordered their maximum strength vape oil of 10% which arrived within three days, Jim starting using it immediately, completely replacing cigarettes, and properly inhaling the product. The vape oil comes in a variety of flavours including neutral which is extremely mild and very easy to inhale.

The benefits were astounding and virtually immediate. Along with his GP prescribed Carbosystene, his lungs are almost completely clear of tar and he no longer suffers from the severe congestion that has plagued him in the past. His general sense of well-being has improved. He is much calmer and feels healthier than he has for a very long time. He can now take deep breaths without coughing and manages to take regular exercise in the form of walking and bending. He can hold his breath for up to 80 seconds which is excellent and helping to strengthen and increase his lung capacity. He is literally a changed man!

We know he still has cancer and that his primary tumour has increased in size, very slightly. He has recently had a further scan and we are awaiting the results of this as I write. We are hoping that by using the vape, the metastasis will have reduced but only time will tell. In the meantime, Jim knows that he will probably have to use chemotherapy in addition but we also know that the CBD will greatly assist in helping to mitigate the effects on his immune system and help with managing any side-effects, particularly nausea. As a more healthy subject, we are hoping that he will be able to better cope with his journey through the chemotherapy. I will, of course, keep you updated on this blog when we have more infomation to give you.

Meanwhile, if you, or anyone you know, is a cancer sufferer, please don't rule out the life-enhancing benefits of CBD and get in touch with the good people at Electrotobacconist.co.uk. They have an excellent website which if full of information and guidance and will be happy to help you choose the best product for your particular needs. Don't delay - your life is too precious and it really could make a difference!

For more information on CBD and it's wonderful healing properties check out Rick Simpson's video "Run From The Cure" on YouTube and decide for yourself if you want to at least take the opportunity to potentially improve your prognosis.

It's your life, after all!.