Perceptions, prevalence, and patterns of cannabis use among cancer patients treated at 12 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers.

Gary L Ellison Kathy J Helzlsouer Sonia M RosenfieldYun KimRebecca L AshareAnne H BlaesJennifer CullenNeal DoranJon O EbbertKathleen M EganJaimee L HeffnerRichard T LeeErin A McClureCorinne McDaniels-DavidsonSalimah H MeghaniPolly A NewcombShannon NugentNicholas Hernandez-OrtegaTalya SalzDenise C VidotBrooke WorsterDylan M Zylla

Published in: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs (2024)

This geographically diverse survey demonstrates that patients use cannabis regardless of its legal status. Addressing knowledge gaps concerning benefits and harms of cannabis use during cancer treatment is critical to enhance patient-provider communication.

Keyphrases

healthcare
newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
risk factors
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
squamous cell carcinoma
cross sectional
patient reported outcomes
young adults
squamous cell