Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is a source of over 150 active compounds known as phytocannabinoids that are receiving renewed interest due to their diverse pharmacologic activities. Indeed, phytocannabinoids mimic the endogenous…
Condition: Cancer
Cannabis use among cancer survivors in the United States: Analysis of a nationally representative sample
Abstract Background Research on cannabis use among those with a history of cancer is limited. Methods Prevalence of past-year cannabis use among individuals with and without a cancer history and…
The impact of cannabis on immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: a systematic review of immunomodulatory effects of cannabis in patients with and without cancer
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose Cannabis is commonly used among patients with cancer for palliative benefit. As the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for…
An international survey on the knowledge, attitudes and clinical patterns of use of medical cannabis for cancer care: The TASMAN study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Medical cannabis (MC) has gained traction in oncology for managing cancer-related symptoms, but its integration faces challenges due to limited…
UK Medical Cannabis Registry: An Analysis of Clinical Outcomes of Medicinal Cannabis Therapy for Cancer Pain
Abstract Cancer pain (CP) is a prevalent condition with limited pharmacotherapeutic options. Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have shown analgesic effects, but their efficacy in CP remains contentious. This study aims…
A survey of patients with cancer and oncology health-care professionals about cannabis use during treatment
Abstract Background This study characterizes patient and health-care professional perspectives regarding medical cannabis use at a National Cancer Institute–Designated Cancer Center. Data evaluated included the prevalence and patterns of and…
Cannabis and opioid perceptions, co-use, and substitution among patients across 4 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
Abstract Prescription opioids are used for managing pain in persons with cancer, however, there are socioeconomic and racial disparities in medication access. Cannabis is increasingly used for cancer symptom management…
Cannabis Use Among Cancer Patients During Active Treatment: Findings From a Study at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
ABSTRACT Objective This study aims to describe patterns, sources, and reasons for cannabis use among cancer patients during active treatment (+CDTX) compared to no-use during active treatment (−CDTX). Methods Data…
Cannabis Perceptions and Patterns of Use Among Older Adult Cancer Survivors
Abstract Objectives: To descriptively assess cannabis perceptions and patterns of use among older adult cancer survivors in a state without a legal cannabis marketplace. Methods: This study used weighted prevalence estimates to cross-sectionally…
An international survey on the knowledge, attitudes and clinical patterns of use of medical cannabis for cancer care: The TASMAN study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Medical cannabis (MC) has gained traction in oncology for managing cancer-related symptoms, but its integration faces challenges due to limited…