Cannabis and Cancer: Arthur's Story - Softcover

Reilly, Pauline

9780908011612: Cannabis and Cancer: Arthur's Story

Softcover

ISBN 10: 090801161X ISBN 13: 9780908011612

Publisher: Scribe Publications Pty Ltd., 2002

In this personal story and compelling call for the legalization of cannabis for medical use, the author portrays graphically the relief her terminally ill husband suffering from prostate cancer gained from using cannabis, the reactions they encountered, and their fear of arrest as they grew plants and spoke publicly of the issue. This is a remarkable account of how this octogenarian couple transformed Arthur's final months. A lessening of pain and nausea, regained appetite, a general improvement in well-being, and a greater degree of independence were achieved through Reilly's use of this extensively used and widely accepted—but illegal—substance.

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About the Author:

Pauline Reilly has written widely on a number of topics from ornithology to children's books. Her husband developed prostate cancer in 1989, and she wrote this book to focus on their experience and attempts to alleviate Arthur's suffering during the final six months of his life. She lives in Victoria, Australia.

Review:

“The narrative spelled out in this book makes clear the need for a more rational and humanitarian approach to a problem currently beset with irrationality and emotion. It is a moving story that deserves to be widely read.” —Emeritus professor David Pennington, chairman of the Victorian Premier’s Advisory Council on Illicit Drugs

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