Tumori. 2020 Mar 17:300891620912022. doi: 10.1177/0300891620912022. [Epub ahead of print]
Podda M1, Pagani Bagliacca E1, Sironi G1, Veneroni L1, Silva M1, Angi M1,2, Massimino M1, Ferrari A1, Clerici CA3,4.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To present an investigation into the intake of cannabinoids in a population of adolescents and young adults with cancer.
METHODS:
Sixty-six patients took part in the research: 27 reported having used cannabinoids, 21 before diagnosis; among the latter, 10 increased use during treatment.
RESULTS:
Benefits were reported by 19% of responders regarding anxiety control, 24% for nausea, 29% for pain control and improvement of sleep, and 48% for appetite improvement.
CONCLUSIONS:
Cannabis use by patients may often be unknown to caregivers. Studying this subject may help to better define important therapeutic aspects of these substances.
KEYWORDS: adolescents, cancer, cannabinoids, therapeutic effects, young adults
- PMID: 32178596
- DOI: 10.1177/0300891620912022
