Medical Cannabis for Best Supportive Care of Patients Affected by Cancers of the Head and Neck: A Narrative Review
Abstract Cancers of the head and neck, including malignancies of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and salivary glands, are often…
Supportive care
Pilot Study of Cannabidiol for Treatment of Aromatase Inhibitor‐Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Breast Cancer
Abstract Introduction: Aromatase inhibitor (AI) therapy reduces breast cancer recurrence risk. However, some patients stop treatment early because of AI‐associated…
Pain Assessment and Management in Oncological Practice: A Survey from the Italian Network of Supportive Care in Oncology
Abstract Background/Objectives: Cancer pain is prevalent across all stages of the disease, significantly impacting patients’ lives. Despite the availability of…
Clinical Benefits and Safety of Medical Cannabis Products: A Narrative Review on Natural Extracts
Abstract Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40122-024-00643-0. Article type: Review Article Keywords: Cannabinoids, Cannabidiol, Tetrahydrocannabinol,…
AI-Generated Content in Cancer Symptom Management: A Comparative Analysis Between ChatGPT and NCCN
Abstract Background.: Artificial intelligence-driven tools, like ChatGPT, are prevalent sources for online health information. Limited research has explored the congruity…
A Case Report on Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Palliative Care: How Good Intentions Can Go Wrong
Abstract Introduction: Synthetic cannabinoids are commonly used to manage pain, nausea, and vomiting in oncology and palliative care. Despite the…
Does Cannabidiol Have a Benefit as a Supportive Care Drug in Cancer?
Abstract Cannabinoids have been purported as having a wide range of therapeutic uses although currently, there is minimal evidence to…
Latest Update on Prevention of Acute Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Cancer Patients
Abstract Purpose of Review: Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common cause of acute morbidity that impacts quality of…
Opportunities for cannabis in supportive care in cancer
Abstract Cannabis has the potential to modulate some of the most common and debilitating symptoms of cancer and its treatments,…
Pancreas Cancer‐Associated Weight Loss
Abstract This review highlights the etiology, assessment, and management of unintentional weight loss in patients with pancreatic cancer and provides…