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.
Cannabinoids use in adolescents and young adults with cancer : a single-center survey / M. Podda, E. Pagani Bagliacca, G. Sironi, L. Veneroni, M. Silva, M. Angi, M. Massimino, A. Ferrari, C.A. Clerici. - In: TUMORI. - ISSN 0300-8916. - 106:4(2020 Aug), pp. 281-285. [10.1177/0300891620912022]
Cannabinoids use in adolescents and young adults with cancer : a single-center survey
L. Veneroni;A. Ferrari;C.A. ClericiUltimo
2020
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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.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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