A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a "genotoxic" substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated aging and cancer. Getty Images You ...

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The findings could one day pave the way for new adjunct therapies that support both treatment effectiveness and patient quality of life. Two compounds found in cannabis show potent anti-tumor effects ...

As marijuana legalization has expanded to many states in the United States, understanding the full impact of cannabis use on patients experiencing health issues, including cancer, has gained new ...

When it comes to treating ovarian cancer, existing drugs are often limited in effectiveness and can cause significant side effects, underscoring the need for new options. In response, researchers are ...

Cannabis legalization is increasing, necessitating oncologists' understanding of its use in symptom management for cancer patients. High cancer drug costs are driven by lack of price negotiation, ...

In the future, scientists could use drugs made from cannabis to fight ovarian cancer. A team of scientists testing the effects of two chemical compounds sourced from cannabis on ovarian cancer cells ...

While there is a need for more research, the data has good news. The American Medical Association and the American College of Physicians along with the federal agencies Health and Human Services (HHS) ...

Cannabis smoke can seem gentler than tobacco's, but that impression of marijuana may be deceptive. Deep in the lungs, the drug's chemistry is far from benign, recent research suggests. Some studies ...

Dr. Ilana Braun and Dr. Eric Roeland join us on the ASCO Guidelines podcast to discuss the latest evidence-based recommendations on cannabis and cannabinoids in adults with cancer. They discuss ...