A No Brainer When Dealing With Brain Cancer, By Dee Mani-Mitchell
In August 2017, Canadian Sheriann Baker was diagnosed with stage 2 terminal Oligodendroglioma brain cancer.
Dee’s Story, Illegally Alive – Words by Psy-23
Despite legalization on paper, a limited number of corporations in Canada are allowed to grow the cannabis that ́s approved for sale.
Fasten Your THC’T Belt, By Simpa
“Don’t drink and drive – smoke and fly” is an expression that you’ll often hear from cannabis consumers when discussing the use of cannabis while or shortly before operating a vehicle, but how safe is it to consume cannabis and get behind the wheel?
Rates of Cannabis Use in Patients With Cancer
A comprehensive assessment of cannabis use by patients with cancer has not previously been reported. In this study, we aimed to characterize patient perspectives about cannabis and its use.
Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis in Cancer Cachexia-Anorexia Syndrome
Anorexia can affect up to 90 % of people with advanced cancer. It is a complex symptom associated with changes in taste, lack of hunger at mealtimes and lack of food enjoyment. Associated weight loss is part of the physical decline that occurs as cancer worsens.
Rates of Cannabis Use in Patients With Cancer
A comprehensive assessment of cannabis use by patients with cancer has not previously been reported. In this study, we aimed to characterize patient perspectives about cannabis and its use.
What Cancer Patients Actually Know Regarding Medical Cannabis? A Cross-Sectional Survey With a Critical Analysis of the Current Attitudes
In Italy medical cannabis is a prescription drug since 1998. Even though it could not be considered a therapy as such, it is indicated as a symptomatic treatment also in cancer patients, to cure iatrogenic nausea/vomiting and chronic pain.
Medical Cannabis for Older Patients
Interest in the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids is mounting worldwide. Fueled by enthusiastic media coverage, patients perceive cannabinoids as a natural remedy for many symptoms.
Medical Cannabis: Considerations for the Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician
New regulations are in place at the federal and provincial levels in Canada regarding the way medical cannabis is to be controlled. We present them together with guidance for the safe use of medical cannabis and recent clinical trials on cannabis and pain.
Opportunities for Cannabis in Supportive Care in Cancer
Cannabis has the potential to modulate some of the most common and debilitating symptoms of cancer and its treatments, including nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and pain.
