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Use of cannabis for cancer symptom management
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/cannabis-for-cancer-symptoms
Full article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10807618/
Among people with cancer, interest in the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms and treatment side effects is high. The world's leading professional organization of oncologists has published strategies to help adults with cancer and their healthcare providers have open, nonjudgmental discussions about the use of cannabis to manage cancer symptoms. (Posted 9/27/24)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What treatment options are available to help manage my cancer-related symptoms and treatment side effects?
- What is the latest research on cannabis use for managing cancer-related symptoms?
- Am I taking any medications that are known to interact with cannabis?
- Where is a reputable dispensary where cannabis products are regulated?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies are looking at management of side effects:
Multiple cancers
Breast cancer
Colorectal cancer
Ovarian cancer
- NCT04533763: Living WELL: A Web-Based Program for Ovarian Cancer Survivors. This studies a group-based and web-delivered tool for ovarian cancer survivors in increasing quality of life and decreasing stress, depressive mood, anxiety, and fatigue across a 12-month period.
- NCT05047926: Prehabilitation for Advanced Ovarian Cancer Patients. Prehabilitation may improve peri-operative outcomes in patients undergoing cancer surgery. This study will look at structured activity for women undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy to improve their physical state prior to surgical intervention and thus improve outcomes.
Prostate cancer
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.