Dr. Sanjay Gupta recently
interviewed him on 60 minutes. During this interview he said “Cancer
is not cells growing, it's the inability of the cells to die”. His
research focuses on mutations in cells versus traditional cancer
treatment that target specific areas. (Source)
Dr. Soon-Shion is impatient
with the slow rate of FDA approval. He can afford to be outspoken
because of his wealth to fund his research without big pharma or the
government backing. This allows him to speak and think freely about
health care and medical marijuana. Soon-Shion says “Medical
Marijuana has a real chemical positive effect”. He states it helps
with the brain and nausea. He warns about the bad quality and
impurities from poorly run distribution.(Source)
San Diego is leading it's
region in setting up safe medical marijuana dispensaries. All
medication by legally licensed dispensaries are regulated by San
Diego county. They must adhere to strict testing for quality and lack
of impurities. Outliers Collective is the first and only dispensary
in San Diego County to be licensed. OUTCO can offer a permanent
location, safety of medicine and pay taxes to benefit the community.
Source:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/12/marijuana-dispensary-legal-open-milestone/
