.You might consider simply looking for the right opportunity to say, "I've been meaning to ask you what you think about the endocannabinoid system?".
Don't elaborate. Just ask the question and then listen.
I've done this and it's a real eye opener.
Here's a response I got. She smiled and said...
"Oh, I support smoking pot to help with some of the side effects of the chemo".
That's it. Then she changed the subject. I dont necessarily recommend doing this, but I couldn't let it go so asked her...
"Is it not true that we all have cancer cells in our bodies and the difference between one who gets cancer and one who doesn't, is the condition of their immune systems?"
She responded:
"Yes, but we can't do anything about the immune system. The chemo will inhibit the immune system but it will come back on its own eventually"
I laughed. I couldn't help it. Im so far from being an "in yo face" kinda guy, but I was so shocked by what I was hearing. I then said:
"So in other words you don't treat the whole body and you don't address the cause of the cancer... just its manifestations?
Looking both very uncomfortable and quite annoyed, she said this:
"We treat the cancer. The cancer is the problem."
I said:
"What about diet? Do you recommend any additions or restrictions to it?"
She said:
"Anything in moderation" and smiled while saying it.
That just pissed me off! I said:
"Are you serious?!? Do cancer cells not thrive on sugar? Is the immune system not regulated by nutrition? Do we not need nutritional balance for our body's systems to regulate and function properly? So isn't addressing nutrition the key to building a healthy immune system to fight and keep cancer at bay? What ARE the reoccurrence rates of Hodgkin's after remission with chemo?"
She snapped back with...
"I can recommend a naturopath if you'd like"
I responded:
"That's ok. We already have an appointment scheduled with one! What about reoccurrence rates?"
"I don't have that information at hand but I can get it for you".
The ego, which controls all of us from one degree or another, makes it very difficult for many to deal with being challenged and having their inadequacies brought into the light of day. She knew she wasn't talking to someone who takes what doctors say as the gospel. She obviously was not accustomed to being questioned on her knowledge and practices. I work very hard at not giving into the demands of my own ego, because when one ego recognizes another, it goes from a convo to an egoic battle that no one wins. Because it was my 28 year old stepsons life we were talking about, I just didn't care.
After that encounter, she went from being upbeat and personable, to being very short and distant. In fact, most of the subsequent appointments were handled by lower level staff. There shouldn't have been any but it wasn't my decision to make.
My advice is to ask the question and leave it hang out there.
If they are open-minded enough to have become informed, you'll likely see it within the first few seconds of their response.
If they have no knowledge of it, yet possess the humility to admit it, you may be able to work with them. Simply tell them you've done some research on it and between the science and anecdotal evidence it shows a great deal of promise. Then ask if they have time to look into it, you'd really appreciate their expert advice whether you should seriously consider it as an added treatment option. Then offer to email some links to them on the info that sparked your interest.
If they have a dismissive attitude or there's an outright negative response, chances are they won't change their opinion on it. After all, their ego is wrapped around the science/belief system they immersed themselves in to get their degree. They have pride in the institution and the profession. To open themselves to the fact that they have been under or misinformed, is for them to acknowledge inadequacy. Their ego won't stand for that.
In our approach to doctors, our
mission should be to determine if they can truly help us or not. We need doctors with the capacity to do more than peddle chemicals. We can effect positive change but only by using tact and their own ego to motivate them. Once put on the defensive the battle is lost.
This particular oncologists attitude and beliefs are akin to me feeding my plants nothing but plain water and when I see them dying, put them on a regular schedule of Roundup and hope for the best.
Pathetic!
There are good doctors and bad doctors. The vast majority are simply ignorant of the truth regarding this amazing plant.
This is just one mans opinion... take what you can use and leave the rest!
I use grape seed in my creams. What is your preference, GS or EVOO? 
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