Today I had the opportunity to take care of a 28 year old patient named Edgar who was diagnosed with a brain tumor called an oligodendroglioma in the temporal lobe of the right side of his brain. He was diagnosed in 2006 and had to have immediate surgery. Unfortunately it has come back and spread to his thyroid gland and other lymph nodes. It is incurable. No chemo, radiation or surgery is going to save Edgar. He is using cannabis to treat headaches, insomnia, poor appetite and pain.

What amazed me about this incredible human being was his attitude. He looked at me and smiled and said “Dr. Breen at least I’m going to die a good looking young man and not be old and nasty!” He knows his fate. He is not in denial.

If you are reading this and counting your blessings like I am I ask of you one thing: today, thank God for your health and say a prayer that God performs a miracle on Edgar. He needs a miracle and hopefully he will get one.

Amazingly he isn’t kicking the can. He trains mixed martial arts and teaches kids jiu jitsu. He seems to live every day to the fullest despite his prognosis.

I really believe that cannabis is going to help him live out the remainder of his life with some comfort. He told me that xanax and oxycontin wasn’t an option for him as he can’t tolerate them (he gets to nauseated) and they don’t work anyway.

Edgar: I pray that God performs a miracle in your life and ends your pain and suffering. I pray that your oligodendroglioma goes away and you live a long healthy and fruitful life. Be blessed today. Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you for your incredible attitude and for reminding me of how lucky we are to be alive.

Very respectfully,

Dr. Sean Breen