A selective review of medical cannabis in cancer pain management
Insufficient management of cancer-associated chronic and neuropathic pain adversely affects patient quality of life.
Insufficient management of cancer-associated chronic and neuropathic pain adversely affects patient quality of life.
Globally, chronic pain is a major therapeutic challenge and affects more than 15% of the population.
Recently, many countries have enacted new cannabis policies, including decriminalization of cannabis possession as well as legalization of medical and recreational cannabis.
The purpose of this study was to provide the most up-to-date scientific evidence of the potential analgesic effects, or lack thereof, of the marijuana plant (cannabis) or cannabinoids, and of safety or tolerability of their long-term use.
For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been utilized as a medicine and for recreational and spiritual purposes.
What is the role of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for people living with chronic pain due to cancer or non-cancer causes?
There has been increased interest in the role of cannabis for treating medical conditions. The availability of different cannabis-based products can make the side effects of exposure unpredictable.
Many cultures throughout history have used cannabis to treat a variety of painful ailments. Neuropathic pain is a complicated condition that is challenging to treat with our current medications
With the increased use of cannabis in the medicinal and recreational domains, it is becoming more important for physicians to better understand its harmful and beneficial effects
Cannabis (Cannabis sativa/indica), also known as marijuana, has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for millennia.