There’s a secret weapon helping Olivia Newton-John in her battle with her second breast cancer diagnosis.
On Sunday, the 68-year-old spoke for the first time about the importance of medical marijuana in her treatment and why Australia needs to take California’s lead.
‘It’s an important part of treatment, and it should be available,’ the Grease star told The Daily Telegraph.
‘It should be available’: On Sunday, Olivia Newton-John spoke for the first time about the importance of medical marijuana in her second battle with breast cancer
The actress, who learned in May that breast cancer had returned and metastasized to her lower back, insisted the natural remedy is working wonders.
Olivia also praised California’s steps to legalise cannabis, making obtaining it far easier than in back home in Australia.
It also helps that her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, grows the divisive substance on a farm in Oregon.
Important: ‘I use medicinal cannabis, which is really important for pain and healing… ‘It’s a plant that’s been maligned for so long, and has so many abilities to heal,’ the 68-year-old said
Behind: Olivia also praised her current home of California’s steps to legalise cannabis, making obtaining it far easier than in back home in Australia
‘I use medicinal cannabis, which is really important for pain and healing… ‘It’s a plant that has been maligned for so long, and has so many abilities to heal,’ she said.
Olivia acknowledged the Australian government’s legalisation of cannabis for medical use, but knows that widespread implementation is a long way off.
Then there’s her current home of California, that went a step further in the last election, voting to legalise marijuana for both medical and recreational use.
More help: It also helps that her daughter, Chloe Lattanzi, grows the divisive substance on a farm in Oregon
Olivia pledged to the publication that she’ll do what she can to ‘champion its use’ in Australia.
She added: ‘It’s an important part of treatment, and it should be available. I use it for the pain and it’s also a medicinal thing to do — the research shows it’s really helpful.’
The Grammy winner announced her cancer had returned this past May upon postponing a planned concert tour.
A long way off: Olivia acknowledged the Australian government’s legalisation of cannabis for medical use, but knows that widespread implementation is a long way off
Olivia’s pledge: Olivia pledged that she’ll do what she can to ‘champion its use’ in Australia, insisting that it ‘should be available’
While she first cited back pain due to sciatica, her doctors later confirmed that her breast cancer had metastasized to her sacrum.
‘In addition to natural wellness therapies, Olivia will complete a short course of photon radiation therapy and is confident she will be back later in the year, better than ever, to celebrate her shows,’ her reps said in a statement at the time.
The songstress initially was diagnosed with cancer in 1992, undergoing chemotherapy and a partial mastectomy, and subsequently, a breast reconstruction.
Helping hand: She added: ‘It’s an important part of treatment, and it should be available. I use it for the pain and it’s also a medicinal thing to do — the research shows it’s really helpful’
Postponed: The Grammy winner announced her cancer had returned this past May upon postponing a planned concert tour, her daughter and family have remained supportive