SynthesisJNCI cancer spectrum2024
Cannabis use among cancer patients and survivors in the United States: a systematic review.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Cannabis use among cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Pooled 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
- Health Behaviors in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Childhood Cancer Survivors: Prevalence, Determinants, and Comparison With Population Controls.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
- Classic psychedelic and cannabis use among U.S. cancer survivors aged ≥ 50 years: nationally representative estimates by cancer type/site.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- The effects of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on sleep in cancer patients.Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico · 2026Article
- Does Cannabinoid Use Reduce Opioid Utilization Among Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer? Evidence from Epic COSMOS.Cancers · 2026Article
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- 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 in Hematology Survey Study (CHESS): A Longitudinal Investigation on Uses, Attitudes, and Outcomes of Cannabis Among Hematology Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and determinants of cigarette-cannabis co-use among US cancer survivors.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2025Article
- Multifaced roles of cannabinoid therapy in cancer: balancing analgesia, antitumor potential, and systemic toxicity.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Research mapping of cannabinoids and endocannabinoid system in cancer over the past three decades: insights from bibliometric analysis.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- Review
- Cannabis Use Among Cancer Patients During Active Treatment: Findings From a Study at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center.Cancer medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundHow cannabis products are being used by cancer patients and survivors in the United States is poorly understood. This study reviewed observational data to understand the modes, patterns, reasons, discontinuation, and adverse experiences of cannabis use.
methodsPubMed and PsycINFO database searches were conducted between May 2022 and November 2022. Of the 1162 studies identified, 27 studies met the inclusion criteria. The intercoder agreement was strong (0.81).
resultsThe majority (74%) of the studies were cross-sectional in design. Study samples were approximately equal proportions of men and women and majority White participants. The prevalence of cannabis use based on national samples ranged between 4.8% and 22%. The most common modes of cannabis intake were topical application (80%), smoking (73%), vaping (12%), and ingestion of edible products (10%). Younger age, male gender, being a current or former smoker, and higher socioeconomic status were associated with greater likelihood of cannabis use. The main motive for cannabis use was management of symptoms due to cancer or cancer treatment such as pain, nausea, lack of sleep, and anxiety. A majority of the participants across studies reported that cannabis helped reduce these symptoms. Lack of symptom improvement, side effects such as fatigue and paranoia, cost, and social stigma were identified as some of the reasons for discontinuing cannabis use.
conclusionsIt appears that cannabis may help cancer patients and survivors manage symptoms. However, more longitudinal studies are needed to determine whether positive experiences of cannabis use outweigh adverse experiences over time in this vulnerable population.
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