Using Cannabis to Manage Cancer Related Pain The Cheerful Pharmacist

Cancer pain is one of the most debilitating symptoms experienced by those with cancer and those who have survived cancer. This podcast reviews the evidence on using cannabis to manage cancer related pain and explores the benefits of using cannabis as an adjunct therapy to opioids (e.g. the potential for a synergistic effect leading to lower doses of opioids needed). I also discuss which combinations (high CBD, high THC or 1:1 THC:CBD) and what doses have been shown to be efficacious in clinical trials so far and the side effects to be expect from cannabis.