Impact of Low-Dose Dronabinol Therapy on Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Case-Series Intervention Study

Impact of Low-Dose Dronabinol Therapy on Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Case-Series Intervention Study

Background: Cannabis may offer therapeutic benefits to patients with advanced cancer not responding adequately to conventional palliative treatment. However, tolerability is a major concern. Cognitive function is a potential adverse reaction to tetrahydrocannabinol containing regimens. The aim of th...

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Main Authors: Ditte Buchwald, Casper Schmidt, Dorte Buchwald, Kristina Iris Winter, Ivan Bo Nielsen, Kirsten Klostergaard, Dorte Melgaard, Steen K. Fagerberg, Peter Derek Christian Leutscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2023-12-01
Series:Palliative Medicine Reports
Subjects:
cancer
cognitive impairment
medical cannabis
pain management
sleep disturbances
Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/PMR.2023.0024

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