Many patients use cannabis to manage their cancer-related symptoms. However, research indicates that patients often do so without speaking to their oncologist first, and oncologists may be hesitant to ...

Greater access to cannabis correlated with significant reductions in opioid prescriptions for people with cancer and ...

A study published in the scientific journal F1000 Research found that medical cannabis use increased overall survival rates ...

As marijuana legalization has expanded to many states in the United States, understanding the full impact of cannabis use on patients experiencing health issues, including cancer, has gained new ...

Among patients with cancer who undergo surgery, legalizing medical marijuana with state-run dispensaries may lead to fewer prescriptions for strong opioids.

NEW YORK -- Using marijuana daily for years may raise the overall risk of head and neck cancers three- to five-fold, according to a new study that analyzed millions of medical records. "Our research ...

According to a 2023 University of Colorado study, consistent cannabis use improved pain levels, sleep and cognitive function for cancer patients. Those going through chemotherapy may experience issues ...

Cannabis legalization is increasing, necessitating oncologists' understanding of its use in symptom management for cancer patients. High cancer drug costs are driven by lack of price negotiation, ...

treatments are emerging and gaining acceptance across the globe, but with no FDA approval or large scale double blind studies done in the USA to fall back on where does one go for reliable information ...

While there is a need for more research, the data has good news. The American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians along with the federal agencies Health and Human Services (HHS) ...