The Fresh Toast by Amy Hansen
Although more research is needed, the data offer good news.
The American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians, as well as federal agencies the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have spoken out about the need for additional research to elucidate the medical benefits of cannabis. There is. We acknowledge that it helps, but we need more information, including a better understanding of dosage. Now, a study has uncovered more data on cancer and cannabis, which only strengthens their call to action.
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Cannabis is not a cure for cancer, but research supports cannabinoids derived from marijuana. TCH and CBD can help relieve symptoms and reduce side effects of cancer, including chemotherapy. More research may be done on treatments, but how do patients feel about medical marijuana use? Researchers from the University of California, San Diego and VA Healthcare partnered to conduct a year-long study. went. The research team conducted a comprehensive survey of nearly 1,000 adult cancer patients at various stages of cancer treatment. What they discovered was not surprising to common sense.
Lead researcher Colin McDaniels-Davidson published the paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. They investigated the decision-making process, perceived benefits, and risks of using cannabis to manage symptoms in adult cancer patients.
“There's a void in the world of cancer treatment. Many oncologists don't talk to their patients about cannabis or refer them to pain management specialists instead,” said McDaniels, associate dean of the SDSU School of Public Health.・Mr. Davidson said.
“Our data shows that approximately one-third of patients surveyed used cannabis after diagnosis, but only a few of them reported reporting it to their oncologist.” McDaniels-Davidson said.
Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Cannabis slimming dating back to around 8000 BC was discovered in ruins on the Oki Islands near Japan, but it gained notoriety in the early 20th century. But the understanding that it works still persists. Survivors who perceived cannabis to have some benefits were five times more likely to use it. Those who knew there was some risk were almost 60% less likely to have used it after diagnosis.
Cancer survivors diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 were also more likely to use cannabis, according to the study. Among those who have used cannabis, 19% said they believe the misconception that cannabis can treat or cure cancer. Cannabis cannot cure cancer, and this fact needs to be made clear, but increasing cannabis may help treat the disease. This study gives medical professionals another tool to talk with patients.
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