Oncological conditions that may be treated with medicinal cannabis.

Results published in Annals of Oncology found a significant improvement in the control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. A quarter of the patients taking medicinal cannabis experienced no vomiting and nausea, compared to 14 percent of people who took a placebo.

“These encouraging results indicate medicinal cannabis can help improve quality of life for chemotherapy patients.” - Associate Professor Peter Grimison

If you are looking for a natural alternative to manage your condition then check your eligibility and book a consultation with your local Medicann Clinic. 

  • Cancer-related appetite loss - is a common side effect in patients with cancer. This may be due to the type of Cancer itself or as a side effect of treatment.

    What are the symptoms?

    The main symptom of appetite loss is usually a reduction in food intake. This may happen suddenly or over a period of time. Other symptoms associated are Weight loss, muscle degradation and fatigue.

    Cannabis has been thought to be an appetite stimulant making it a potentially useful treatment in patients where first-line therapies are ineffective. A number of studies have found that THC can promote significant improvements in appetite loss.

  • Cancer-Related Chronic Pain is a common side effect of Cancer and associated treatments.

    What are the symptoms?

    Cancer-related chronic Pain can affect patients in a number of different ways. The symptoms experienced will depend on the patient and the underlying cause of the pain.

    Medicinal cannabis may be considered in cases where first-hand treatment is unsuccessful, and medicinal cannabis has been shown to relieve different types of pain.

  • Chemotherapy is one of the most common treatments for many forms of Cancer. However, it can also have a number of unpleasant side effects including Nausea and vomiting.

    What are the symptoms?

    Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and vomiting can develop in three main forms:

    Acute: It occurs less than 24 hours following chemotherapy treatment.

    Delayed: It occurs between 1 and 5 days following chemotherapy treatment.

    Antipactory: Unmanaged Nausea and vomiting progress until the next round of chemotherapy.

    In cases where traditional treatment is unsuccessful medicinal cannabis may be considered as an alternative treatment. There is some evidence to support the potential of cannabis-based medicines to reduce Nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.