OBJECTIVE:

To present an investigation into the intake of cannabinoids in a population of adolescents and young adults with cancer.

METHODS:

Sixty-six patients took part in the research: 27 reported having used cannabinoids, 21 before diagnosis; among the latter, 10 increased use during treatment.

RESULTS:

Benefits were reported by 19% of responders regarding anxiety control, 24% for nausea, 29% for pain control and improvement of sleep, and 48% for appetite improvement.

CONCLUSIONS:

Cannabis use by patients may often be unknown to caregivers. Studying this subject may help to better define important therapeutic aspects of these substances.

Source: PubMed

Podda M¹, Pagani Bagliacca E¹, Sironi G¹, Veneroni L¹, Silva M¹, Angi M^1,2, Massimino M¹, Ferrari A¹, Clerici CA^3,4.