Medical cannabis use among individuals with cancer: An unresolved and timely issue

A more complete and nuanced understanding of the relevant issues is imperative in the current climate of growing cannabis availability and acceptance. In this commentary, the authors discuss key clinical issues related to both the efficacy and safety of cannabis in patients with cancer and note impo...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cancer 2020-01, Vol.126 (9), p.1832-1836
Hauptverfasser:	Nugent, Shannon M., Meghani, Salimah H., Rogal, Shari S., Merlin, Jessica S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cancer Cancer Pain - drug therapy cancer survivors Cannabis Clinical Trials as Topic commentary Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Marijuana Medical marijuana Medical Marijuana - administration & dosage Medical Marijuana - adverse effects Neoplasms - drug therapy Oncology palliaitve care safety Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	A more complete and nuanced understanding of the relevant issues is imperative in the current climate of growing cannabis availability and acceptance. In this commentary, the authors discuss key clinical issues related to both the efficacy and safety of cannabis in patients with cancer and note important, lingering questions for clinical practice and research in this area.
ISSN:	0008-543X 1097-0142
DOI:	10.1002/cncr.32732