In the quest for relief from the burdens of cancer treatment, individuals often turn to cannabis, seeking answers amidst the chaos of symptoms.
In her talk with Cancer Support Community (CSC) Dr. Brooke Worster, a respected palliative care clinician and Chief Medical Officer at EO, offers insights into the potential benefits of cannabis for cancer patients, highlighting its roles in pain management, nausea alleviation, appetite stimulation, and anxiety relief. Through her expertise, we navigate the complexities of cannabinoids, particularly CBD and THC, uncovering the truths, challenges, and risks in the pursuit of relief and enhanced quality of life.
The lack of pain relief combined with the risk of dangerous side effects, including death, has led to a need for alternative options to help treat chronic pain. Recently, there has been growing interest in the possibility that cannabis may be useful in combination or as a substitute for opioids in people with chronic pain.
Despite conflicting evidence, for many patients with chronic pain, the risk of using opioids may be greater than the benefits, especially over long periods of time. It is important that patients wishing to understand the potential benefits and risks of using cannabis in addition to opioids discuss this with their health care provider prior to use.
Recent evidence suggests that using medical cannabis in combination with opioids to treat chronic pain may provide better treatment of pain and allow for a lower dose of opioids. It is important we find other tools that can be used to help improve the treatment of pain while keeping patients safe.
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