Non-prescription cannabis use for symptom management amongst women with gynecologic malignancies
ConclusionsWomen with gynecologic cancer report a strong interest in the use of non-prescription cannabis products for management of cancer-related symptoms. Practitioners in the field of gynecologic oncology should be aware of the frequency of use of non-prescription cannabis amongst their patients as well as the growing desire for guidance about the use of cannabis derivatives. A substantial number of patients report decreased reliance on opioids when using cannabis derivatives for pain control.
Source: Gynecologic Oncology Reports - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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