Hi Edward Sorry not to get back to you sooner. I hope you are doing ok! I personally haven't had a issue with oil. I know we are all so different, our diagnosis is different and so is the treatment.  I personally have a used coconut oil in my diet, most medical information from the hospital etc... said to not have it. I used as oil to cook. On my skin for abrasions and for my mouth, oral pulling.  I wish there was more research done on marijuana and its help with side effects of the treatments. I personally have a used to cope with the recovery.  And apart from being illegal ( and sometimes hard to get)and expensive. I know when I have it, it calms everything down, it helps with my gastro. As I say it helps me, and everyone is different, if the research was done, It would help so many people.  One chemo session I spoke to another patient, she commented on how good I was looking. I was coping with the treatment quite well. Putting on weight. ( And It was not the steroids,that made me into the HULK, and wow was I angry with the world after taking them. So I stopped ) It was the marijuana, it helped me eat,sleep and cope. All my doctors encouraged me to in fact... I don't understand why, they prescribe things like steroids to us that causes major side effect, and there is a answer..   I'm 45 single, no kids and family in a different country, Life with cancer can be expensive and not being able to work makes living a joke, we become survivors but at what cost. I'm sure I wasn't much help, but its always nice to have someone who understands. I will answer sooner,next time    ... View more

Hi Rick Thank you for your message I know sharing our experiences help us by talking to other going through similar situations. Family and the medical teams try to understand but it's hard for them too. And if we can help someone else with a tip with dealing with journey, that amazing Take care and thanks again Glenys ... View more

Always remember that there are others going through the same thing and we all have our own journey. Accept the bad days Enjoy the good days And start fresh every day and Express your feelings to your loved ones I'm here if you need to chat... ... View more

Hi Mark I had bowel cancer that when on a holiday in my liver. I'm post chemo and waiting ....... for nearly a year and its so hard but you have to be positive. I saw in a different way to be positive. My mind is fine and my body is being attacked by something that was not invited,and then its off on a holiday around my body like a scenic cruise. A little crazy I know, but it helps.     ... View more