Using Cannabis to Treat Cancer-Related Pain |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Radicle Health, Walnut Creek, CA;2. Deborah Bolton Consulting, Los Gatos, CA;1. University of Florida College of Nursing, Gainesville, FL;2. University of Maryland School of Nursing, Department of Pain and Translational Symptom Science, Baltimore, MD;1. Palliative Care & Rehabilitation Medicine, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX;2. The Center For Relationships, Austin, TX;3. Billings Clinic Collaborative Science and Innovation, Billings, MT;1. University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Graduate School, Baltimore MD;2. Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington DC |
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| Abstract: | ObjectiveTo describe which cannabinoids and terpenes are effective for treating pain.Data SourcesPeer-reviewed articles, book chapters.ConclusionCannabis and cannabinoid medicines, as modulators of the endocannabinoid system, offer novel therapeutic options for the treatment of cancer-related pain, not only for patients who do not respond to conventional therapies, but also for patients who prefer to try cannabis as a first treatment option.Implications for Nursing PracticeUnderstanding the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids, terpenes, routes of administration, potential drug interactions, clinical implications, and potential side effects ensures nurses can better assist patients who use cannabis for the treatment of cancer pain. |
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