Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose Medical marijuana is often used as adjuvant therapy in cancer patients for symptom management, although limited evidence-based studies evaluating its…
Condition: Cancer
Opportunities for cannabis in supportive care in cancer
Abstract 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. However,…
Cannabinoids for adult cancer-related pain: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objectives There is increased interest in cannabinoids for cancer pain management and legislative changes are in progress in many countries. This study aims to determine the beneficial and adverse effects…
The Use of Medical Marijuana in Cancer
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The use of medical marijuana in cancer care presents a dilemma for both patients and physicians. The scientific evidence is evolving,…
Cannabinoids to Improve Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Neurological or Oncological Disease: A Meta-Analysis
Abstract Background: Cannabinoids have been suggested to alleviate frequently experienced symptoms of reduced mental well-being such as anxiety and depression. Mental well-being is an important subdomain of health-related quality of life…
Cannabis use among cancer survivors in 22 states: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020
Abstract Background This study identified factors associated with recent cannabis use and cannabis use for medical purposes among cancer survivors relative to individuals without a history of cancer. Methods Data…
Cannabis use among patients at a comprehensive cancer center in a state with legalized medicinal and recreational use
Abstract BACKGROUND Cannabis is purported to alleviate symptoms related to cancer treatment, although the patterns of use among cancer patients are not well known. This study was designed to determine…
Patterns of Use of Medical Cannabis Among Israeli Cancer Patients: A Single Institution Experience
Abstract Context The use of the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa L.) for the palliative treatment of cancer patients has been legalized in multiple jurisdictions including Israel. Yet, not much is currently known regarding…
Association of Marijuana Use With Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Abstract Importance Cannabis sativa, the most widely used illicit substance in Canada, has a unique ability to facilitate relaxation and relieve anxiety while reducing pain. However, no study to date has…
Associations among marijuana use, health-related quality of life, exercise, depression and sleep in cancer survivors
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Aims To assess associations among cannabis use, health-related quality of life, exercise, depression and sleep among a nationally representative sample of…