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Perception and Utilization of Cannabinoids in Patients Undergoing Radiation Treatment: Our Patients Are Curious.

Andrew TamJennifer NovakColton LadburyTariq AbualiMatthew LoscalzoVirginia SunArya Amini
Published in: International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (2024)
About 1 in 4 patients with cancer reported cannabinoid use to assist in symptom control. A majority had subjective alleviation of treatment-related symptoms from cannabinoid use. Regardless of cannabinoid use, a sizable percentage of patients never had any discussions about cannabinoids with their oncologists, with some expressing interest in learning more. Guidelines are needed to assist radiation oncologists on how cannabinoids may play a role in caring for patients.
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