Chemo Side Effects
Medical cannabis can offer natural relief to those undergoing chemotherapy, managing troublesome side effects like nausea and fatigue during treatment.
Chemotherapy is a common type of cancer treatment used to kill or shrink cancer cells, stop its spread and reduce its chances of returning after treatment. Unfortunately, although it can have highly positive effects for those with cancer, it causes temporary side effects including fatigue, nausea and vomiting, which can have a negative impact on everyday life.
Symptoms
Common chemotherapy side effects include feeling sick or being sick, tiredness, temporary hair loss, a sore mouth, constipation, diarrhoea, or other side effects depending on the type of chemotherapy being given.
Treatments
There are over 100 different chemotherapy drugs, and many cause unpleasant side effects. Doctors may provide medications to address these, including anti-sickness medications or medicines to manage anaemia, which causes fatigue.
Medical cannabis is an alternative option to help manage chemotherapy side effects; a 2022 study found 75% of cancer patients using medical cannabis did so to alleviate pain, nausea and appetite loss.
47%
A 2015 study found cannabis led to 47% of patients experiencing a complete absence of nausea or vomiting compared to placebos
73%
In a 2023 study, cannabis was found to be beneficial in improving appetite in 73% of patients
90%+
In a 2022 study, over 90% of people experienced decreased fatigue, a common chemotherapy side effect, following medical cannabis use
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Word from our expert
Dr Sunil Arora Chief Medical Officer
If you are suffering from the challenging side effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, pain, fatigue, and loss of appetite, medical cannabis may provide relief and improve your comfort during treatment.
At Emerald, our team of experts can help you explore medical cannabis treatments for chemo side effects that work for you, providing you with a safe, natural option to restore balance in your life.
