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A chemical in cannabis or marijuana could provide new treatments for brain cancer. The active ingredient present in the drug, called cannabinoids, could kill or shrink brain tumours by blocking the growth of blood vessels. Scientists found that the treatment reduced levels of VEGF (substance which allows tumours to grow) in two patients. Further studies are needed to develop an effective cannabinoid combination.