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Medicinal Cannabis: Findings from Greek research on Its use for oncology patients

Initial findings on the effects of medicinal cannabis on Greek patients were presented at a recent conference

Newsroom May 27 09:10

At the 7th Panhellenic Congress of Oncology in Thessaloniki, experts highlighted the promising benefits of medicinal cannabis for oncology patients. Research, including studies from the University of Athens, shows that 70% of patients reported improved quality of life after six months. Key findings include:

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– 30% experienced over 30% pain reduction within four months.
– 38.8% saw over 30% improvement in anorexia.
– 40.5% had over 30% reduction in nausea.
– 49.8% saw significant improvement in vomiting.
– Notable improvements in anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.

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From February 2024, Greece will officially prescribe medicinal cannabis, which is administered via whole-dried cannabis flowers using a medical device. It is indicated for severe nausea, chronic pain, spasticity, and appetite loss in palliative care. Only specialists in anesthesiology, neurology, oncology, infectious diseases, or rheumatology can prescribe it.

 

 

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