Factors Affecting the Decision on Cannabis Use in Gynecologic Cancer Patients After the Legalization of Cannabis.
Chanita LertaroonchaiDhammapoj JeerakornpassawatTheera TongsongTanarat MuangmoolPublished in: Integrative cancer therapies (2024)
Among Thai patients with gynecologic cancer, 40% had a history of cannabis use. Advanced cancer stage was an independent factor for decision-making on cannabis use. Sources of information on cannabis are non-healthcare providers. Many patients intended to use cannabis for cancer cure. Also, many were satisfied with use because of a relief of unwanted symptoms, indirectly suggesting improvement in quality of life. The main reason for quitting was unavailability. The main reason for never trying was a concern of interference with treatment. Our results may guide the direction of strategy of cannabis use among patients with gynecologic cancers.
Keyphrases
- papillary thyroid
- advanced cancer
- decision making
- healthcare
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- squamous cell
- ejection fraction
- endometrial cancer
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- childhood cancer
- lymph node metastasis
- health information
- young adults
- squamous cell carcinoma
- depressive symptoms
- social media