Cannabis and Cancer
Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for both medical and recreational reasons. Its use is increasing in the US and around the world. Scientists have studied its effects, how safe it is, where risks are more prominent, and how it might interact with other treatments and medicines.
For people with cancer, cannabis is being studied for its possible benefits in helping to manage certain side effects of cancer and its treatment. But cannabis can be harmful in certain situations, forms, and doses.
Learning how cannabis works and how it can be safely used is important for everyone. In this section, you’ll find information about cannabis and cannabinoids, different forms of cannabis, and how they might be helpful or harmful.
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