In the weeds: a retrospective study of patient interest in and experience with cannabis at a cancer center

Abstract Background: Cannabis products, including the cannabinoids CBD and THC, are rising in popularity and increasingly used for medical purposes. While there is some evidence that cannabinoids improve cancer-associated symptoms, understanding regarding appropriate use remains incomplete. Purpose: To describe patient experiences with medical cannabis with focus on use contexts and patients’ reported benefits and harms. Methods: A standardized intake form was implemented in a dedicated medical cannabis clinic at an NCI-designated cancer center; data from this form was abstracted for