“Cannabis” Can It Really Cure “Cancer”???
Time passes, and things can always change, just like “cannabis”, a plant we once knew as a forbidden plant, but now it has become a plant with a “significant role in medicine”, especially a new role in “cancer treatment”.
Currently, “medical cannabis use” is increasingly accepted after laws have been enacted to support it. However, patients cannot just obtain or extract it for their own use, as it must be at the discretion of a physician only.
In cases related to cancer, laboratory studies have found that cannabis extracts have the effect of destroying brain cancer cells without affecting normal brain cells. However, injecting the extract directly into the tumor has not shown much benefit. Therefore, trials have been conducted using the extract through the oral mucosa of patients, which is still in the research phase.
Get to Know “Cannabis” More Than Ever Before
Studies on users of cannabis products have found that “cannabis” helps reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. However, there are still minor side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue.
Although there is research data showing it can help relieve cancer pain, the evidence for alleviating other symptoms such as loss of appetite or insomnia is still unclear.
Therefore, the use of cannabis extracts in these cases must be considered individually and closely monitored for side effects.
Patients Who Are Prohibited from Using!!! “Cannabis Extracts”
Although “medical cannabis use” is legally approved, not all patients are suitable for treatment with “cannabis” due to certain limitations, such as:
- Patients with a history of psychiatric disorders and heart disease, as it may cause symptom exacerbation.
- Patients with kidney and liver diseases must be cautious of possible side effects.
Everything in the world… has both advantages and disadvantages. “Cannabis and cancer treatment” is no exception.
Currently, this topic still requires much further research. Whatever the case… before deciding to use “medical cannabis” as part of treatment for various diseases, we should study the information thoroughly and rely only on accurate data from medical trials.
At the Ariyavivat Cancer Center, Phyathai Nawamin Hospital, we have Dr. Supachart Chompoonuch, a specialist in oncology, who is ready to consult with all cancer patients to “study carefully… before choosing this treatment approach.”
Dr. Supachart Chompoonuch
Oncology Specialist
Cancer Center, Phyathai Nawamin Hospital
