Medical Cannabis for Cancer and Oncological Conditions
At CPGUK, we offer information and support about the possible treatment options for cancer patients who are looking for specialist doctors and access to cannabis-based medicines.
Cancer and its treatments can cause a range of distressing symptoms including pain, nausea, loss of appetite, anxiety, and insomnia. Medical cannabis may help to manage these symptoms and improve quality of life.
How Medical Cannabis May Help Cancer Patients
- Management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Relief from cancer-related pain
- Stimulation of appetite and reduction of cachexia
- Reduction of anxiety and improvement of sleep
- Potential anti-tumour properties (subject to ongoing research)
Legal Status in the UK
Medical cannabis has been legal in the UK since November 2018. Specialist doctors can prescribe cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) for cancer patients when conventional treatments have not provided adequate relief.