Medical Marijuana - Leukaemia
Channel: Luke
Date: 2011-12-04

Leukaemia is a type of cancer of the blood orbone marrow characterized by an abnormal increase of immature white blood cells called "blasts". Leukemia is a broad term covering a spectrum of diseases. In turn, it is part of the even broader group of diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow and lymphoid system, which are all known as hematological neoplasms. In 2000, approximately 256,000 children and adults around the world developed some form of leukemia, and 209,000 died from it. About 90% of all leukemias are diagnosed in adults. - Wikipedia

Leukaemia affects certain blood cells, particularly the white cells, or leukocytes, which are part of the body's defence against infection and disease. There are several different types of leukaemia, classed mainly according to the way the cancer develops and the variety of white blood cells they affect. In acute leukaemia, immature white blood cells accumulate in the body and can disrupt the function of many tissues and organs. Cells in chronic leukaemia are slightly abnormal and don't function as well as they should. - BBC Health

This clip has been taken from the documentary 'In Pot We Trust' which displays a range of medical, social and political views and the medical purposes of marijuana in relation to Cerebral Palsy, Glaucoma, Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Exostoses and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qTsS6nAqjA