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Can CBD Help Treat Cancer Side Effects? by Cann I Help

CBD is available in various forms for convenient intake or administration, including drops under the tongue, roll-ons for topical application to the skin, vaping, and edible goods. CBD oil, according to popular belief, aids cancer patients in undergoing treatment and overcoming adverse effects. Though it’s still too soon to say, there’s evidence that CBD could help manage or reduce the negative effects of cancer treatment to some extent. Nevertheless, patients with cancer who want to alleviate their side effects need soon see medical marijuana clinics and their regular doctors to make sure they’re getting the correct dosage of CBD for their situation.

 

Does Cannabidiol (CBD) Help with Cancer Treatment Side Effects?

While cancer therapies like radiation therapy and chemotherapy are highly helpful in helping cancer patients recover, they are also likely to cause many side effects. CBD has been found to aid with the side effects of cancer treatments in studies and trials.

Some of the most frequent adverse effects of cancer treatments that CBD use or application may help to alleviate include:

  • Nausea: According to a 2016 study, Sativex, a drug containing THC and CBD, may help reduce nausea experienced by cancer patients during chemotherapy treatments.
  • Pain: A typical side effect of cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapies is chronic pain. And CBD is well-known among consumers for its excellent pain-relieving properties. CBD was also suggested as a possible component for reducing pain in cancer patients in a 2012 study.
  • Sleep: According to a 2012 study, CBD may help people with insomnia sleep for more extended periods. In addition, it can reduce anxiety and pain, allowing patients to get more restful sleep.
  • Hunger: According to much research conducted on the effects of CBD, it can either decrease or increase appetite in humans as a side effect. According to a 2018 study, 6.35 per cent of 2,409 persons who ingested CBD observed an increase in need as a side effect.

The National Prescribing Service (NPS) publishes a consumer-friendly guide to medicinal cannabis that is well worth perusing. It describes the differences between medicinal cannabis and marijuana and the ailments typically treated with medicinal cannabis, the scientific basis, dosing, and adverse effects.

https://www.nps.org.au/consumers/medicinal-cannabis-explained#what-is-medicinal-cannabis

While researchers continue to look into how CBD can aid in cancer treatment, you can always seek medical guidance from medical marijuana clinics and doctors in Australia. Additionally, we offer assistance to those seeking additional information regarding cannabinoid therapy and medical professionals seeking support through the prescribing procedure.