Cannabinoids use in adolescents and young adults with cancer: a single-center survey.
Tumori
; 106(4): 281-285, 2020 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32178596
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To present an investigation into the intake of cannabinoids in a population of adolescents and young adults with cancer.METHODS:
Sixty-six patients took part in the research 27 reported having used cannabinoids, 21 before diagnosis; among the latter, 10 increased use during treatment.RESULTS:
Benefits were reported by 19% of responders regarding anxiety control, 24% for nausea, 29% for pain control and improvement of sleep, and 48% for appetite improvement.CONCLUSIONS:
Cannabis use by patients may often be unknown to caregivers. Studying this subject may help to better define important therapeutic aspects of these substances.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Temas:
Geral
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Tipos_de_cancer
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Outros_tipos
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Canabinoides
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Náusea
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Neoplasias
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Tumori
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália