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Terminal Cancer Patient Says Cannabis Stopped Brain Tumour Growing

A man suffering from a terminal stage four brain tumour says his quality of life has been transformed since he started using cannabis oil Two years ago, Kieran McCrory, 38, was given just three to five years to live but doctors have now told him his tumour has stopped growing and no other treatment is needed at this stage. Even though it is illegal Kieran says he is going to continue using it. The Mirror reports: Kieran is hoping to shrink the tumour with continued use of cannabis oil in the hope that he can be treated with chemotherapy if necessary, Belfast Live reported . Kieran, from Omagh, said: “I can be optimistic about spending a good length of time on this planet with my wife and child. “It is good to see a bit of light. Basically, the tumour has stopped in its tracks. So it’s not spread and it’s not got any bigger.” In a moving interview with BBC Radio Ulster, Kieran added: “I just want to live. I’m not hurting anyone. I am not out there selling drugs and I don’t run a drugs factory. “You can’t afford to put up restrictions when you’re fighting for your [...]