According to one study involving 96 cancer patients receiving supportive cancer care, the data support the safety and effectiveness of medical marijuana as a complementary option for improving pain control, appetite and quality of life for cancer patients. The top three adverse events of this study included drowsiness, low energy and nausea. (Note: other studies indicate that chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting is ameliorated by medical marijuana.)
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Journal of Clinical Oncology 2020 38:15_suppl, 12106-12106