17SW25 - Cannabis and Cancer: Sifting the Science

Format: Audio

Speaker: Jonathan Treasure. The use of Cannabis to treat issues such as cancer pain or chemo-induced nausea and vomiting is well established. However, there is also widespread patient interest in Cannabis as a direct anticancer agent. This session reviews how cancer involves the endocannabinoid system, and presents data on the anticancer properties of Cannabis both in terms of cancer pathophysiology & molecular biology, as well as its effects on specific malignancies.

 


Related product: The references for this recording are available here: 2017 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)

Continuing Education: 

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 pharmacy CME credits by

  • Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
  • Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)

More information: CME for NDs: Southwest Conference 2017


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