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Journal Article
Awareness and interest in cannabis use for cancer management among cancer survivors
2024
Overview
Background We examined the awareness, interest, and information sources relating to cannabis use for cancer management (including management of cancer symptoms and treatment‐related side effects) and determined factors associated with cancer survivors' awareness and interest in learning about cannabis use for cancer management. Methods This was a cross‐sectional study of adult cancer survivors (N = 1886) receiving treatment at a comprehensive cancer center. Weighted prevalence and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results Among cancer survivors, 88% were aware and 60% were interested in learning about cannabis use for cancer management. Common sources of information to learn about cannabis use for cancer management were cancer doctors/nurses (82%), other patients with cancer (27%), websites/blogs (26%), marijuana stores (20%), and family/friends (18%). The odds of being aware of cannabis use for cancer management was lower among male compared to female survivors (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 0.61; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.41–0.90), non‐Hispanic Blacks compared to non‐Hispanic Whites (AOR: 0.36; 95% CI: 0.21–0.62), and survivors who do not support the legalization of cannabis for medical use compared to those who do (AOR: 0.10; 95% CI: 0.04–0.23). On the other hand, the odds of being interested in cannabis use for cancer management was higher among non‐Hispanic Blacks compared to non‐Hispanic Whites (AOR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.04–2.62), and among cancer survivors actively undergoing cancer treatment compared to patients on non‐active treatment (AOR: 2.25; 95% CI: 1.74–2.91). Conclusion Awareness of cannabis use for cancer management is high within the cancer survivor population. Results indicated health care providers are leading information source and should receive continued medical education on cannabis‐specific guidelines. Similarly, tailored educational interventions are needed to guide survivors on the benefits and risks of cannabis use for cancer management.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc,John Wiley and Sons Inc,Wiley
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