What are the benefits and risks of using medical marijuana for cancer related symptoms?

There are many delivery methods of cannabis, including smoking, ingesting it through food, or inhaling it. Is one method more effective than another?

Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice

The 2020 ASCO Antiemetic guidelines state that the evidence remains insufficient to recommend medical marijuana for either prevention or treatment of N/V in patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.There is insufficient evidence to recommend inhaled cannabis for cancer-related side effec...

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