CBD is a component of the cannabis plant that does not cause a “high.” Instead, it can change how you feel pain. Cannabis is not used to treat cancer, but it can improve quality of life. It may help reduce pain, nausea, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Clinical trials are testing cannabis in people with breast cancer. If you are interested, always talk to your doctor about whether cannabis use may be right for you, and check the laws in your state. Visit the sites below to learn more about cannabis use in people with breast cancer.
- American Cancer Society: Cannabis plants have different compounds such as CBD and THC
- Breastcancer.org: Cannabis may help with nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, but more research is needed
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Although cannabis can ease symptoms of breast cancer treatment, it can also interact with some breast cancer treatments
- Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance: A survey showed that three-quarters of people with breast cancer reported that cannabis was extremely helpful for relieving their symptoms
MBC Clinical Trials
- Metastatic Trial Search: Trials for Complementary and Integrative Medicine