[Brazil] Impact of medical cannabis on the quality of life of cancer patients: A critical review

[Brazil] Impact of medical cannabis on the quality of life of cancer patients: A critical review
Journal of Integrative & Complementary Medicine; by Larissa Gonçalves Correa, Adriana Marcassa Tucci; 9/25
This study aimed to review the literature on the impact of medical cannabis (MC) on the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The studies suggest that MC can improve mental health, sleep, appetite, and pain in cancer patients and decrease nausea, vomiting, and the use of other medications, such as opioids. Increased survival time and cognitive function improvements were also observed, with mild or moderate adverse effects. Both tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol (full spectrum) were commonly used, with varied intervention durations.