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Patients with head and neck cancer report using medical marijuana, by smoking, eating, or vaporizing, to manage symptoms of pain, depression, weight, dysphagia, and sensory changes induced by radiotherapy, a study published in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer has shown.1
Because the number of states that have legalized medical marijuana is growing while the use of medical marijuana in patients with head and neck cancer remains controversial, researchers sought to survey patients about their medical marijuana use for the management of long-term treatment-related morbidities.
For the study, researchers administered a questionnaire to 15 patients with head and neck cancer who reported using medical marijuana. Patients were all male, free of disease, and using medical marijuana currently to management the long-term adverse effects after curative treatment.
Results showed that 12 of the 15 patients smoked marijuana, 4 ingested it, and 3 reported vaporizing. Researchers found that 80% of patients reported marijuana use prior to diagnosis and 40% currently or previously used marijuana to get high.
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Full Article: Patients With HNC Report Medical Marijuana Relieves Long-Term RT Side Effects
Author: Jason Hoffman
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Because the number of states that have legalized medical marijuana is growing while the use of medical marijuana in patients with head and neck cancer remains controversial, researchers sought to survey patients about their medical marijuana use for the management of long-term treatment-related morbidities.
For the study, researchers administered a questionnaire to 15 patients with head and neck cancer who reported using medical marijuana. Patients were all male, free of disease, and using medical marijuana currently to management the long-term adverse effects after curative treatment.
Results showed that 12 of the 15 patients smoked marijuana, 4 ingested it, and 3 reported vaporizing. Researchers found that 80% of patients reported marijuana use prior to diagnosis and 40% currently or previously used marijuana to get high.
News Moderator: Robert Celt 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Patients With HNC Report Medical Marijuana Relieves Long-Term RT Side Effects
Author: Jason Hoffman
Contact: OncologyNurseAdvisor
Photo Credit: Dan Kitwood
Website: OncologyNurseAdvisor
