Cannabis, cannabinoids and cannabis-based medicines in cancer care

DI Abrams - Integrative cancer therapies, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
As medical cannabis becomes legal in more states, cancer patients are increasingly
interested in the potential utility of the ancient botanical in their treatment regimen. Although …

Classical cannabinoid receptors as target in cancer-induced bone pain: a systematic review, meta-analysis and bioinformatics validation

F Zeng, A Wade, K Harbert, S Patel, JS Holley… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
To test the hypothesis that genetic and pharmacological modulation of the classical
cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and 2 (CB2) receptors attenuate cancer-induced bone pain, we …

Cannabis use prevalence, patterns, and reasons for use among patients with cancer and survivors in a state without legal cannabis access

EA McClure, KJ Walters, RL Tomko, J Dahne… - Supportive care in …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Cannabis use among patients with cancer is common, yet data are limited
regarding use patterns, reasons for use, and degree of benefit, which represents an unmet …

Marijuana and cannabidiol use prevalence and symptom management among patients with cancer

TM Brasky, AM Newton, S Conroy, A Adib… - Cancer Research …, 2023 - AACR
Symptoms such as pain, nausea, and anxiety are common in individuals with cancer.
Treatment of these issues is often challenging. Cannabis products may be helpful in …

Tobacco–cannabis co-use among cancer patients and survivors: findings from 2 US cancer centers

DM Smith, JT Kaye, KJ Walters, NJ Schlienz… - JNCI …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Cannabis use is prevalent among cancer patients and survivors and may
provide some therapeutic benefits for this population. However, benefits may be attenuated …

Potential role of cannabis in ameliorating observed racialized disparities in cancer pain management

LP Gibson, RA Ferrer, SH Meghani… - JNCI: Journal of the …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Cancer-related pain affects a large proportion of all patients with cancer yet remains
inadequately managed, particularly among patients from certain racialized backgrounds …

Cancer stage and consideration of cannabis use among adult cancer survivors in Southern California

N Kasiri, M Banegas, J Nodora, ME Martinez… - JNCI …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background The benefits of cannabis in symptom management among cancer survivors are
widely acknowledged; however, patterns of cannabis use by cancer stage at diagnosis are …

Cannabis use among cancer survivors in 22 states: Results from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2020

AE Sedani, JE Campbell, LA Beebe - Cancer, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background This study identified factors associated with recent cannabis use and cannabis
use for medical purposes among cancer survivors relative to individuals without a history of …

Cannabis use among cancer patients and survivors in the United States: a systematic review

S Amin, SW Chae, CT Kawamoto… - JNCI Cancer …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background How cannabis products are being used by cancer patients and survivors in the
United States is poorly understood. This study reviewed observational data to understand …

Cannabis use and patient-reported outcomes among patients at a comprehensive cancer center

BD Gonzalez, X Li, YC Martinez, HSL Jim… - JNCI …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Patients with cancer report increasing rates of cannabis use, often to manage
symptoms and toxicities. The efficacy and safety of cannabis, however, for some use cases …