Some of the most common forms of cancer people can suffer from include:
- Breast cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Lung cancer
- Colon cancer
- Skin cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Leukemia and Lymphoma
- Terminal cancer
Cancer
A cancer diagnosis is very complex and difficult to deal with, with a number of treatment options often either unsuitable or ineffective. That’s why many patients benefit from medicinal cannabis as an effective form of medication. It can help to treat multiple aspects of having cancer, from chemotherapy side effects, to anxiety following diagnosis, to end-of-life relief.
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There are more than 200 different types of cancer, so naturally every diagnosis and treatment plan is very different. Many mainstream treatment options, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, can come with nasty side effects or low success rates. So many people look to medicinal cannabis either to work alongside other medications they may be taking, or as an alternative to treatments that haven’t suited them.
Other conditionsCancer
Discover how medical cannabis can provide effective pain relief
Patients may be prescribed painkillers but find that they are ineffective in treating their pain. These drugs can be incredibly strong painkillers, with far-reaching side effects. Sometimes, even these cannot help patients to manage pain, leading them to explore other avenues. For example, medical cannabis can be used to modulate pain through the use of phytocannabinoids, which are a class of lipophilic molecules that interact with the body's endocannabinoid system (ECS). The endocannabinoid system is a network which interacts with the body's central nervous and peripheral nervous system. In short, this means that phytocannabinoids hold incredible pharmacological potential.
The symptoms of cancer vary massively from one type to another, and every person may experience the condition slightly differently. However, there are a number of common symptoms that may occur for someone fighting cancer, whether those symptoms are caused by the disease itself or one of the other treatments the person is having. This includes:
- Chronic pain (bone pain, nerve pain, soft-tissue pain)
- Loss of, or change in, appetite
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Restlessness
- Brain fog and confusion
- Muscle weakness
Why you need a Releaf card today
When you join us as a Releaf patient, you will receive an official medical cannabis card, recognised nationally within the UK. It securely contains all of your prescription details and dosage instructions, to provide you with protection and peace of mind in case you are questioned in public.