Cancer Pain
Medical cannabis can offer a natural alternative for those experiencing cancer pain, helping to make other treatments more manageable.
Pain happens when our nervous system sends signals to the brain telling it something is wrong in our body. People with cancer may experience pain due to cancer itself – like a tumour – or due to treatments they’re undergoing, such as post-surgery or chemotherapy pain. It’s estimated that around 55% of cancer patients have chronic cancer-related pain, and sometimes pain even continues after treatment ends.
Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the source of pain. Cancer itself might cause pain from a tumour, or otherwise from chemotherapy, which is sometimes described as spasms, stinging or itching.
Treatments
Treatment for pain differs depending on the root cause. If chemotherapy is causing this pain, temporary pain relief options may help to manage this while treatment is in progress. Under the supervision of a doctor, over-the-counter or prescription pain medications may be useful. Alternatively, studies show that medical cannabis can be a beneficial option for cancer pain relief.
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A 2022 survey found around two-thirds of oncologists (cancer doctors) felt cannabis was useful for pain
64%
A 2023 study found medical cannabis was associated with a 64% reduction in opioid use in those with chronic pain
45%
A 2023 study found medical cannabis was associated with a 45% improvement in quality of life for those with chronic pain
74.6%
A survey on cannabis for pain found that on a 0-100% scale (0% = ‘no relief’, 100% = ‘complete relief’), the average was 74.6%
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
If you’re experiencing pain during or after cancer treatment, medical cannabis can offer relief.
As specialists in this field, we provide expert guidance to help you find the right solution for your care.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for cancer pain that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
