Cancer-Related Pain

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Cancer pain can be difficult to manage with standard medicines alone. This guide looks at how medical cannabis, including THC and CBD, may help. Drawing on research and real patient stories, it covers the role of cannabis-based medicines in pain control, the current evidence, and how patients in the UK can access prescriptions safely and legally

According to Macmillan Cancer Support, there are 3 million people in the UK living with cancer, and this is expected to rise to 5.3 million by 2040. On average, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 90 seconds. While there have been huge advances in cancer treatment, it’s still a hugely prevalent and devastatingly destructive disease. Inevitably, patients have looked at ways of managing pain with complementary treatment options, including THC, which potentially has a role to play in long-term pain relief.

Cancer pain is one symptom of cancer that can most negatively affect the quality of life of cancer patients, which is why there is so much research being conducted to find new, complementary treatments. An increasing amount of that research is focusing on the potential benefits of medical cannabis, and the results so far are certainly encouraging.

CBD oil is gaining attention for its potential role in cancer care, particularly for patients on immunotherapy. This guide explains how CBD works, what the research shows, potential benefits and risks, and how UK patients can access prescriptions safely through Releaf’s clinical team and one-of-a-kind Patient Dashboard.

CBD is a medical cannabis cannabinoid that does not produce psychoactive effects. It has gained significant recognition for its potential health benefits, such as pain relief, anti-inflammatory properties, and the possible ability to help reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. As a result, there is a growing interest in using CBD alongside chemotherapy as a complementary approach to cancer treatment.