Breast Cancer Awareness: How Early Detection and Cannabinoids Are Changing Care

Humanity Health

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women in the United States — and early detection remains the most powerful tool for saving lives. In this educational video, we explore how breast cancer develops, why mammograms and self-checks are critical, and what today’s treatment landscape looks like.   We also examine emerging research on cannabinoids like CBD, CBN, and CBG — and how they may play a supportive role in improving quality of life, reducing symptoms, and even enhancing certain treatments.   Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or advocate, this video is designed to raise awareness, empower informed decisions, and highlight how wellness and science can work together in the fight against breast cancer.   #BreastCancerAwareness #CBD #CBG #CBN #CancerSupport #Wellness #EarlyDetection #Mammogram #CancerCare #HumanityHealthCBD

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00:00Breast cancer. It's one of the most common cancers in the world and here in

00:04the US about one in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetime. And while

00:09it's less common, men also can be affected. Breast cancer begins

00:15when cells in the breast grow out of control forming tumors. Sometimes it stays

00:20localized but it can also spread to lymph nodes or distant parts of the body.

00:24The good news, early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is caught early,

00:29the survival rate is as high as 99%. That's why mammograms, clinical exams, and

00:35self-checks are oh so important. If you notice this changes like lumps, skin

00:41dimpling, or nipple discharge, always get it checked out. Doctors use tests like

00:46mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, and biopsies to confirm a diagnosis and identify the

00:53type hormone-receptive positive, HER2 positive, or triple negative, which is

00:59often more aggressive. Stages range from zero, which is non-invasive, to stage 4,

01:04when it happens to spread to other organs. Treatment depends on the stage and type.

01:09Options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted drugs,

01:14or immune therapy. Here in Avon, we're fortunate to have local resources like IU

01:19Health Radiology, Reyes Radiology, Henricks Regional Health Breast Cancer Center, and IU Health Cancer Center.

01:29All these guys offering high-quality screening and treatments. They're also

01:34growing interest in the supportive role of cannabinoids. Compounds like CBD, CBN, CBG,

01:40all are being studied for how they may complement treatment and improve the quality of one's life.

01:45Lab studies show CBD and THC together slow the growth of breast cancer cells. Check me on that.

01:52While CBD alone demonstrates an anti-proliferative effect. A 2025 study found CBN could even enhance

02:00the effectiveness of hormone therapy in estrogen positive cancers. Importantly, in triple negative

02:06cancers, cannabinoids reduced tumor growth without interfering with standard chemotherapy drugs. Again,

02:13this is stuff you should be checking out. Please don't take me for 100% facts on all this. However,

02:18beyond the labs, patients report benefits like reduced anxiety, better rest, and relief from nausea,

02:25pain, and appetite loss. For families concerned about using THC for their psychoactive effects,

02:33we also have non-THC options available. At the end of the day, breast cancer is serious,

02:38but knowledge, early detection, strong medical care, and supportive wellness options together

02:43give patients the best chance for healing and quality of life. Here in Avon, we're proud to offer

02:52safe, non-THC options to help families manage stress, rest better, and feel supported. Together,

02:59we can raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen our community. Take care of each other out

03:05there. Take care of yourself. Peace.

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