The Use of Medical Marijuana in Cancer
The use of medical marijuana in cancer care presents a dilemma for both patients and physicians.
The use of medical marijuana in cancer care presents a dilemma for both patients and physicians.
Medical cannabis, or cannabinoid-based products, continues to grow in popularity globally, driving the evolution of regulatory access frameworks; cancer patients and caregivers often rely on guidance from their physicians regarding cannabinoid-based treatments.
Medical cannabis, or cannabinoid-based products, continues to grow in popularity globally, driving the evolution of regulatory access frameworks; cancer patients and caregivers often rely on guidance from their physicians regarding cannabinoid-based treatments.
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.
The use of medical marijuana in cancer care presents a dilemma for both patients and physicians.
Marijuana generally refers to the dried mixture of leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, and the term cannabis is a commonly used to refer to products derived from the Cannabis sativa L. plant.
The purpose of this report is to present a review of the medical uses, efficacy, and adverse effects of the three approved cannabis-based medications and ingested marijuana.
Policy discussions amidst recent changes in the legal status of cannabis for medical purposes have raised concerns regarding the diversion of medical cannabis to nonlicensed users.