Medical Cannabis and Chemotherapy
- "Will medical cannabis help me during chemotherapy?" This is a common question asked by cancer patients seeking additional support through medical cannabis
There are numerous ways in which cancer patients incorporate cannabis into their treatment regimen.
Some use this versatile herb to alleviate nausea, pain, or vomiting. Others use it to provide mental uplift, which is so necessary during their challenging life period. Some use only fresh cannabis (More in the article "Cannabis as a Healthy Snack"), in homemade cannabinoid juices, or even as a highly concentrated medical oil, through which they attempt to directly eradicate cancer.
The frequent question is, does medical cannabis help during chemotherapy or reduce its effect? Today we'll look at what the current evidence suggests.
Does medical cannabis assist chemotherapy?
Unfortunately, we must acknowledge from the start that no one currently knows a definitive answer to this question. However, there are several reasons why many professionals remain cautious about using medical cannabis during chemotherapy.
One reason is the nature of cannabis application through traditional smoking. Smoke from any burning material has carcinogenic properties that are certainly not beneficial for individuals with chemotherapy-weakened immune systems. Even though smoked cannabis is not as carcinogenic as tobacco according to a 2008 study (More in the article "Does Cannabis Harm the Lungs?"), it is still not recommended.
Those who decide to use medical cannabis during chemotherapy can choose from much healthier consumption methods - such as vaporization, edible consumption enriched with medical cannabinoids or using cannabis oil.
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