Not all medical cannabis is created equal. When the issues of medical cannabis are considered, it is essential, to begin with this fundamental fact: not all marijuana is created equal – not even close. We observed how that fact has a direct impact on end-of-life...
Cannabinoids — the active components of Cannabis sativa and their derivatives — exert palliative effects in cancer patients by preventing nausea, vomiting, and pain and by stimulating appetite. Also, these compounds have been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells...
A landmark study by Rowland, Schumann, and Hickner (2010) found that earlier initiation of palliative care leads to better outcomes for patients with aggressive non-small cell lung cancer. The oncology patients who received earlier palliation, defined as palliation...
