Abstract
In this review, we discuss the potential role of cannabis and cannabinoids in the management of cancer-related symptoms. There is limited evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of cannabis-based products in treating cancer-related pain and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Regarding the role of cannabis-based products in the treatment of insomnia and mood disorders, most studies looked at these symptoms as secondary outcomes with mixed results. Cannabis-based products have adverse effects, ranging from neuropsychiatric to systemic effects to potential drug interactions.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 1412 |
| Journal | Cancers |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- cancer-related symptoms
- cannabinoids
- cannabis
- cannabis-based medicines
- cannabis-based products
- medical cannabis
- palliative care
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research