Harnessing Cannabis: Pain Management Strategies for Oncology Patients – A Narrative Review

Cancer-related pain represents a serious challenge in oncological care, often refractory to conventional analgesics and significantly impacting patients' quality of life. In recent years, medical marijuana (cannabis) has emerged as a potential adjunctive or alternative therapy for managing pain...

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Published in:Journal of education, health and sport health and sport, 2024-10, Vol.70, p.55562
Main Authors: Kopczyński, Cezary, Kopczyńska, Urszula, Malinowski, Piotr, Sikorski, Piotr, Gurdak, Kinga, Dydyk, Martyna, Dyrek, Martyna, Błaszczak, Ewa, Wójcik, Jakub, Partyka, Aleksandra
Format: Article
Language:English
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medical cannabis
medical marijuana
oncological pain
pain management
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Summary:Cancer-related pain represents a serious challenge in oncological care, often refractory to conventional analgesics and significantly impacting patients' quality of life. In recent years, medical marijuana (cannabis) has emerged as a potential adjunctive or alternative therapy for managing pain in oncological patients. This narrative review critically evaluates the existing literature on the efficacy, safety, and underlying mechanisms of action of medical marijuana in alleviating pain associated with cancer. Drawing upon a synthesis of preclinical and clinical studies, as well as meta-analyses and systematic reviews, this review provides insights into the scientific basis and clinical implications of utilizing medical marijuana in oncological pain management.
ISSN:2391-8306
2391-8306
DOI:10.12775/JEHS.2024.70.55562