Joy Smith was diagnosed in July 2016 with ovarian cancer. In August 2017 she was given six weeks to live after it was discovered that the cancer has spread to her stomach and bowel. But now she's in remission and claims cannabis oil cured her terminal disease. Research Consultant Matthew Atha explains why the research into cannabis oil has been so limited.
Carlo DeAngelis, PharmD, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, Toronto, Canada, takes us through the use of medicinal cannabis in Canada, including the legislation, logistics and perceptions of this treatment option for pain and other side effects in patients with cancer. He highlights the need for more research on this agent. This interview took place at the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP) Symposium 2019, hosted by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA), held in London, UK.
Dr. Mark Edwin explains the role of cannabis use in health care at the 2019 Living with and Overcoming My Cancer symposium.
This patient and caregiver symposium provides comprehensive, patient-friendly information on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. This annual symposium provides a unique opportunity for supportive and beneficial dialog between patients, their family members and national thought leaders. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/2UaGRzs
