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Cannabis and cannabinoids: Cancer risk and use to manage cancer symptoms

Guideline Objective:

To summarize evidence on the cancer risk of cannabis and cannabinoids, and using cannabis and cannabinoids to manage cancer symptoms.

Patient Population:

People with cancer who are interested in cannabis and cannabinoids.

Intended Guideline Users:

Healthcare providers in cancer and primary care.

Research Questions:

  1. What are the risks of developing cancer and other health impacts associated with cannabis or cannabinoids?
  2. Should cannabis or cannabinoids be used in the management of cancer-related symptoms?
Modality: 

Supportive Interventions Care

Primary Care

Person Centered Care

Patient Education

PEBC: 

Non PEBC

Guideline Identifier: 

N/A

Cancer Continuum: 

Prevention

Treatment

End-of-life Care

Type of Content: 

Guidelines & Advice

Authors:  Population Health and Prevention Population Health and Value-based Health Systems Universal Date:  2023-01-30 00:00:00