Cancer
Some studies have shown the use of marijuana can help ease cancer-related pain. Cannabinoids in marijuana bind to receptors in the brain alongside other parts of the body to ease inflammation and pain as well as assist with neuropathy or nerve damage. As research and results have been mixed, the American Cancer Society strongly suggests the need for more research. There have been no studies that examined the effect of marijuana or hemp oils on the side effects of cancer treatment. However, consistently, research has shown that individuals that use marijuana use less pain medication in clinical trials. This site will focus on neuropathic pain, reduction of nausea, and reduction in pain medication.
Supporting Articles - Cancer
Medical marijuana for cancer
Kramer, J. L. (2015). Medical marijuana for cancer. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 65(2), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21260
The use of medical marijuana in cancer
Birdsall, S. M., Birdsall, T. C., & Tims, L. A. (2016). The use of medical marijuana in cancer. Current Oncology Reports, 18(7), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-016-0530-0
Attitudes and beliefs about medical usefulness and legalization of marijuana among cancer patients
Tanco, K., Dumlao, D., Kreis, R., Nguyen, K., Dibaj, S., Liu, D., Marupakula, V., Shaikh, A., Baile, W., & Bruera, E. (2019). Attitudes and beliefs about medical usefulness and legalization of marijuana among cancer patients in a legalized and a nonlegalized state. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 22(10), 1213-1220. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2019.0218