ArticleCancer2021
Cannabis use among cancer survivors in the United States: Analysis of a nationally representative sample.
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- Cannabis use among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Pooled it
- Classical cannabinoid receptors as target in cancer-induced bone pain: a systematic review, meta-analysis and bioinformatics validation.Scientific reports · 2024Pooled it
- Cannabis use among cancer patients and survivors in the United States: a systematic review.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2024Pooled it
- Cannabis use and perceptions among rural and urban cancer patients and survivors from a Pennsylvania cancer center.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Post-diagnosis cannabis use and its association with health status and quality of life in cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Leveraging the national cancer institute's collaborative efforts to understand the benefits and harms of cannabis use among individuals with cancer.Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2026Article
- Cannabis Use and Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Cancer Survivors.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Characteristics of Cannabis Use Among Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2025Article
- Trends in cannabis use among those with and without a cancer diagnosis according to state-level cannabis policy: findings from the PATH Study, Waves 1-5 (2013-2019).Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- State of the Science: Health Care Provider Communication of Cannabis Use Among Adults Living with Cancer.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2025Review
- Prevalence and determinants of cigarette-cannabis co-use among US cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Cannabis Use and Disclosure in the Oncology Setting: A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring Information Needs Among Cancer Survivors.Clinical journal of oncology nursing · 2025Article
- Evaluating racial disparities in cancer patient-provider communication about cannabis in a state without a legal cannabis marketplace.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Misuse of Prescribed and Nonprescribed Substances Among U.S. Cancer Survivors.Journal of general internal medicine · 2024Article
- Cancer stage and consideration of cannabis use among adult cancer survivors in Southern California.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2024Article
- Tobacco-cannabis co-use among cancer patients and survivors: findings from 2 US cancer centers.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2024Article
- Cannabis use and patient-reported outcomes among patients at a comprehensive cancer center.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2024Article
- Patient-provider communication about the use of medical cannabis for cancer symptoms: a cross-sectional study.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2024Article
- Cannabis use after a cancer diagnosis in a population-based sample of cancer survivors.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2024Article
- Potential role of cannabis in ameliorating observed racialized disparities in cancer pain management.Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundResearch on cannabis use among those with a history of cancer is limited.
methodsPrevalence of past-year cannabis use among individuals with and without a cancer history and predictors of use within these 2 groups were determined using data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health study, a nationally representative, longitudinal survey conducted in the United States (waves 1-4; 2013-2018). Discrete time survival analyses were used to estimate baseline (wave 1) predictors (physical health status, mental health status, pain, and demographic variables) on past-year engagement with cannabis within individuals who reported a cancer diagnosis at wave 1 (n = 1022) and individuals who reported never having cancer at any wave (n = 19,702).
resultsAt the most recent survey, 8% of cancer survivors reported past-year cannabis use, compared with 15% of those without a cancer history. Across 4 time points, an estimated 3.8% of cancer survivors engaged with cannabis, as compared to 6.5% of those without a cancer history. Across both groups, older age and having health insurance were associated with lower likelihood of engaging in cannabis use, whereas greater levels of pain were associated with higher likelihood of engaging in cannabis use. Among those without a cancer history, being female, White, and having better mental health status were associated with lower likelihood of engaging in cannabis use.
conclusionsAlthough cannabis use prevalence is lower among cancer survivors, the reasons for use are not markedly different from those without a cancer history. Continued monitoring of use, reasons for use, and harms or benefits is warranted. LAY SUMMARY: Results from this study, which uses data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study, indicate that cannabis use is generally increasing across cancer survivors and those without a history of cancer. Cancer survivors are using cannabis at slightly lower rates than those without a history of cancer. Factors related to pain seem to be more prevalent in cancer populations relative to the general population, and could be contributing to cannabis use within cancer survivor populations.
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