- Theme Cancer Pharmacists, Integrative Oncology
- Resource Type Position Statement
- DATE 1 January 2015
Medical use of cannabis
This is a joint position statement of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia and the Cancer Council Australia (CCA) on the use of medicinal cannabis in cancer.
Managing conditions induced by cancer and cancer treatment, especially in patients with advanced cancer who have responded poorly to conventional relief options, is a significant concern for cancer patients and their doctors. There is increasing interest, both internationally and in Australia, in the opportunities to use cannabis in cancer care, particularly to relieve side effects of cancer treatment. However, there is currently limited evidence to support the quality, safety and efficacy for use of cannabis in standard care.
The position statement is located on the Cancer Council Australia website. It is a position statement only and does not provide clinical advice about the use of medicinal cannabis in cancer.
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