With nearly two-thirds of states allowing for medical cannabis use, accessing cannabis has become much easier. Many patients are seeking relief from the side effects of chemotherapy treatment, and the increased access to cannabis has created increased patient curiosity. The fact that cannabis use among cancer patients appears to be increasing comes as no surprise. Photo by fstop123/Getty Images Unfortunately, patients with a cancer diagnosis still face an uphill battle when it comes to finding trusted information about cannabis and their chemotherapy treatment. In a 2021 study, 42% of breast cancer patients reported using cannabis for symptom relief.
With cannabis accessibility on the rise, it’s more important than ever that consumers and patients also gain access to objective, evidenced-based information on cannabis use and health concerns.
Although there is limited data to support the use of cannabis as a first-line treatment in cancer-related symptoms, many patients are consuming it to relieve the anxiety, pain, nausea and insomnia that often come with a cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.
In a 2021 study, 42% of breast cancer patients reported using cannabis for symptom relief....
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