John Malanca
Cancer Needs Cannabis – The Story of United Patients Group
From a life-ending cancer diagnosis emerged the leading provider of information and education in the medical cannabis industry: United Patients Group. How one family member’s battle with Stage IV lung cancer – and his triumphant recovery with the help of medical cannabis – helped found United Patients Group. John shares his story together with his wife, Corinne Malanca.
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JOHN MALANCA. I started United Patients Group in 2011 because of my father-in-law’s diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer with METS to the brain (brain tumor on the brain stem). He was given 2 weeks to live.
I remember that day as if it was yesterday. Stan went from a healthy 77 year old man enjoying retirement to the wasting stages of this horrible cell malfunction. Our hearts dropped. He was put on full time oxygen; he couldn’t drive, let alone walk. It was a scary time for our family. We didn’t know what to do.
We attended his next oncology appointment to find out what the future had for Stan and our family.
Wheeling him up with oxygen tanks toting along, we were now sitting in the room waiting for his oncologist to enter. She did and we asked the dreaded question, “How much time do we have?” She, Stan’s oncologist looked at us and at Stan and answered, “2 weeks.” Tears filled our eyes. We asked, “There has to be something?” Her answer was, “morphine.”
Stan was never in pain, so he declined morphine. As we sat there in shock and sadness, I asked his oncologist, “It’s in the news daily…what about cannabis and cancer? She mentioned that she didn’t know much about it, but at this late of a stage, she would let us try anything.
They deemed my wife Corinne his caregiver. We went into panic education mode the moment we left that office. Where do we start??? Getting a card, picking up some medicine and hoping for a miracle.
At first, all we wanted Stan to do was eat since research states that 40% of cancer patients die of complications brought on by malnutrition before they die of the cancer they are fighting. Our outcome was surprisingly better than that.
We administered Stan with THC capsules infused with coconut oil. Not only did he eat, but within 24 hours he was at his computer sending emails. A week later, Stan was shuffling around the house from room to room. At one point he shared with us that, “something is happening.”
This was incredible news to our ears. With this information, we delved deeper into research, which led us to a high THC regiment (low dose) of cannabis oil. In our research we discovered that THC can and does send cancerous cells into apoptosis (self-suicide). Continuing with this regiment, I am proud to say that 4 + years later, my father-in-law is ALIVE and his charts still state, NO EVIDENCE OF RECURRENT DISEASE. These five words are what started my wife and I on this journey to help others that are fighting for their lives or a loved one’s life.
United Patients Group (UPG) is an unparalleled resource and trusted leader in Medical Cannabis for physicians, patients and organizations. UPG acts as a virtual hand for patients, by helping them navigate through this ever-changing industry.
Additionally, we offer online CME education courses and one-on-one consulting to physicians and medical institutions. CME courses include: Medical Cannabis and its applications in Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Neurological Disorders, Oncology, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Safety and more.
Education is paramount in the potential for Medical Cannabis treatment. Therefore, UPG acts as a conduit between worldwide medical institutions and the medical cannabis industry. Recognizing the importance of promoting continuity, quality service and unification within our industry, we are dedicated to establishing and maintaining the highest level of Ethics.
United Patients Group’s distinguished Seal of Approval is awarded to medical professionals, organizations and companies for superior services and reliable products.
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When you have a rare cancer it’s difficult to find any information on how to proceed alternatively. I have alternative doctors but they are at a loss. Do you have any information and or guidance for Granulosa Cell Tumors? Do you know anyone that could help?
My 91 year old husband has great unexplained weakness in his legs, and other than self controlled diabetes 2 no other real health issues. No help in the medical world so we are looking elsewhere. Can you help? I’m quite sure it is a neurological issue.
Pénélope Vernet
Exeter NH
The email for replies to my message above is pvernet@comcast.net. I need to be pointed in the right direction, for advice. I am in New Hampshire where cannabis isn’t legal, but I can travel. Need a trusted doctor who knows about cannabis and neurological issues. Thanks!
Penelope Vernet
ear Mrs. Vernet!
I only recommend CBD for pain management.
Have you ever tried a Reiki, Energy Healing session?
When medicine cannot find a “cure”, neither the root cause of a health condition,
like our Husband’s great unexplained weakness in his legs,
the root cause is in toxic energies we, human beings, accumulate over the years.
They are the result of emotional pain, stuck toxic energies like frustration, anger, jealousy, etc.
Lack of forgiveness is another important one,
as well as lack of compassion.
I’d love to talk with you,
explain how these profound approach works,
and see if you and your husband are open to Energy Healing.
Carlos
ear Mrs. Vernet!
Have you ever tried a Reiki, Energy Healing session?
When medicine cannot find a “cure”, neither the root cause of a health condition,
like our Husband’s great unexplained weakness in his legs,
the root cause is in toxic energies we, human beings, accumulate over the years.
They are the result of emotional pain, stuck toxic energies like frustration, anger, jealousy, etc.
Lack of forgiveness is another important one,
as well as lack of compassion.
I’d love to talk with you,
explain how these profound approach works,
and see if you and your husband are open to Energy Healing.
Please email me to carlos@healingforthiscentury.com.
Carlos
Your records would show that I bought the CD’s on the Sacred Plant and the A&Q Sessions sometime ago .I tried to spread the good news around ,but it is too slow. I have an idea but you would have to give permission
I will invite the public to view the CD’s, in say in a school hall which would cost a fee. I would ask the people to pay about o$1.00 to just cover the cost rental hoping that after seeing the CD’s they will buy them.
I await your reply