ArticleCancer causes & control : CCC2021
Cannabis use is associated with patient and clinical factors in a population-based sample of colorectal cancer survivors.
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- Cannabis use among cancer patients and survivors in the United States: a systematic review.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2024Pooled it
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- Perspectives on Cannabis Use among Cancer Survivors and Cancer Care Providers: Parallel Surveys.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026Article
- Demographics, methods of use, and perceived benefits among patients with cancer who use cannabis.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: A Scoping Review.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Review
- Cannabis use after a cancer diagnosis in a population-based sample of cancer survivors.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2024Article
- Health Literacy and Demand for Medical Cannabis use among Colorectal Cancer Patients in Northern Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2024Article
- Associations of Cancer Patients' Demographic and Clinical Characteristics With Cannabis-Related Interest and Behaviors.Journal of palliative medicine · 2024Article
- Current cannabis use and pain management among US cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Dietary Factors Differ Between Young-Onset and Older-Onset Colorectal Cancer Patients.Nutrition and cancer · 2024Article
- Marijuana and Cannabidiol Use Prevalence and Symptom Management Among Patients with Cancer.Cancer research communications · 2023Article
- Quantitative Pathologic Analysis of Digitized Images of Colorectal Carcinoma Improves Prediction of Recurrence-Free Survival.Gastroenterology · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to characterize patient and clinical factors associated with cannabis (marijuana) use among patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC).
methodsWe identified CRC patients, diagnosed from 2016 to 2018, using the Seattle-Puget Sound Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) cancer registry. CRC patients were recruited via mail and telephone, and participants completed a questionnaire eliciting information on medical history, demographics, and lifestyle factors, including cannabis use. Cancer stage was obtained from SEER registry data.
resultsOf 1,433 survey respondents, 339 (24%) were current cannabis users. Current cannabis use was associated with younger age at diagnosis, lower BMI, and a higher prevalence of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption (p-value < 0.05). Cannabis use was also associated with lower quality of life scores (FACT-C) and advanced-stage cancer (p-value < 0.05).
conclusionCannabis use among CRC patients was common. Patients with more advanced disease were more likely to report cannabis use. Use also varied by some personal factors, consistent with patterns in the general population. Given the high prevalence of cannabis use among CRC patients, research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of cannabis use for symptom management in cancer patients.
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