Simple Summary Cancer is a major disease and a leading cause of death worldwide. Improving treatment and management strategies for cancer is critical. This article explores cannabis and its pharmacological…
Condition: Cancer
Item response theory analysis of benefits and harms of cannabis use in cancer survivors
Abstract Medical cannabis with cancer as a qualifying condition has become legalized in more states, but currently there are no standardized measures of perceived benefits and harms of cannabis use…
Molecular Targets of Minor Cannabinoids in Breast Cancer: In Silico and In Vitro Studies
Abstract Background: Breast cancer therapy has been facing remarkable changes. Classic treatments are now combined with other therapies to improve efficacy and surpass resistance. Indeed, the emergence of resistance demands…
Cannabis use and patient-reported outcomes among patients at a comprehensive cancer center
Abstract Background Patients with cancer report increasing rates of cannabis use, often to manage symptoms and toxicities. The efficacy and safety of cannabis, however, for some use cases remains unclear….
Review of the Use of Medicinal Cannabis Products in Palliative Care
Simple Summary Symptom management is a key goal of palliative cancer care. There is growing interest in the use of cannabis-based medicines or products for the management of physical and…
Buds and Bugs: A Fascinating Tale of Gut Microbiota and Cannabis in the Fight against Cancer
Abstract Emerging research has revealed a complex bidirectional interaction between the gut microbiome and cannabis. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that the gut microbiota can significantly influence the pharmacological effects of…
Cannabis use in cancer: a survey of the current state at BC Cancer before recreational legalization in Canada
Abstract Background Cancer patients experience multiple symptoms throughout their illness, and some report benefit from the use of cannabis. There are concerns that many patients are accessing products inappropriate for…
Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis
Abstract In recent years, and even more since its legalization in several jurisdictions, cannabis and the endocannabinoid system have received an increasing amount of interest related to their potential exploitation…
The intersection between cannabis and cancer in the United States
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract In the last 15 years there has been a major shift in the laws governing medical use of cannabis in the United…
The Medical Necessity for Medicinal Cannabis: Prospective, Observational Study Evaluating the Treatment in Cancer Patients on Supportive or Palliative Care
Abstract Background. Cancer patients using cannabis report better influence from the plant extract than from synthetic products. However, almost all the research conducted to date has been performed with synthetic…