Cancer Related Support
Medical cannabis can help manage pain and chemotherapy side effects.
Overview
Medical cannabis can provide an alternative option for managing pain and chemotherapy side effects for those undergoing cancer treatment, helping to improve their quality of life.
Cancer causes cells in the body to grow uncontrollably and spread. Around 3.5 million people in the UK are living with cancer, and almost 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. If left untreated, cancer can be fatal, so detecting and treating this as early as possible is vital.
Symptoms
Cancer symptoms vary depending on what kind of cancer the patient has, but you should be aware of signs like a persistent cough, changes in bowel habits, bleeding, lumps, or unexplained weight loss.
Treatments
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery are the most common ways to treat cancer. Cancer support might encompass treatments to address the cancer itself, its symptoms, or to help with any associated side effects. Medical cannabis cannot cure cancer, but can help manage the effects of chemotherapy; studies show its success in easing chemo-induced nausea/vomiting, and cancer pain.
82%
In a 2014 poll, 82% of oncologists (cancer specialists) said they believed patients should have access to cannabis
20-40%
One review found 20-40% of cancer patients using medical cannabis did so to manage side effects like nausea, pain and sleeplessness
49.7%
23-44% of patients experience insomnia 2 to 5 years after cancer treatment; a survey found 49.7% treated this with medical cannabis
40%
Those undergoing chemotherapy often lose their appetite, but a 2022 study found cannabis increased caloric intake by 40%
Knowledge
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil AroraChief Medical Officer
Cancer and its treatments can cause challenging side effects mentally and physically.
Although medical cannabis cannot cure cancer, it could alleviate many unpleasant chemotherapy symptoms, as well as ease cancer pain.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for cancer support that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
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