Cannabis for Cancer Patients What the Evidence Says About Symptoms Treatment and Safety
Cannabis can have a role in cancer symptom management, but the evidence differs sharply from claims that it treats cancer itself. This guide explains FDA-approved dronabinol and nabilone for refractory chemotherapy nausea, evidence for pain and appetite, why laboratory studies do not prove a cancer cure, THC and CBD side effects, drug interactions, product quality and what patients should discuss with their oncology team.