Condition: Cancer


Cannabis use among recently treated cancer patients: perceptions and experiences

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose To characterize cannabis use among cancer patients, we aimed to describe 1) patterns of cannabis use across multiple cancer sites;…

Assessing Efficacy and Use Patterns of Medical Cannabis for Symptom Management in Elderly Cancer Patients

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives Our study sought to further characterize patterns of medical cannabis use in elderly cancer patients. Furthermore, we sought to assess…

Medical Cannabis in Cancer Patients A Survey of a Community Hematology Oncology Population

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives:  Cancer patients are using medical cannabis (MC) to address symptoms; however, little data exist to guide clinicians when counseling patients….

Cancer patients’ use of and attitudes towards medicinal cannabis

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives Access to medicinal cannabis is a timely and important issue in cancer care. Recent legislative changes in Australia have increased access…

Use of Medical Cannabis by Patients With Cancer: Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practice

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Context Demand for medical cannabis (MC) is growing among Israeli patients with cancer. Objectives The study sought to assess factors contributing to the…

Marijuana and Cannabidiol Use Prevalence and Symptom Management Among Patients with Cancer

Abstract Symptoms such as pain, nausea, and anxiety are common in individuals with cancer. Treatment of these issues is often challenging. Cannabis products may be helpful in reducing the severity…

Does medicinal cannabis affect depression, anxiety, and stress in people with cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis of intervention studies

Abstract Introduction Medicinal cannabis might have a role in supporting the mental health of people with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis, compared…

Self-reported knowledge of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol concentration in cannabis products among cancer patients and survivors

Abstract Purpose Cannabis use may introduce risks and/or benefits among people living with cancer, depending on product type, composition, and nature of its use. Patient knowledge of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or…

Effects of Cannabidiol, ∆9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, and WIN 55-212-22 on the Viability of Canine and Human Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Cell Lines

Abstract In our previous study, we demonstrated the impact of overexpression of CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors and the inhibitory effect of endocannabinoids (2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and Anandamide (AEA)) on canine (Canis lupus…

Medical cannabis in pediatric oncology: a survey of patients and caregivers

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: There are minimal data regarding the safety and efficacy of cannabis used as an anti-cancer agent or for symptom management in…