Intermediate Principles of Medical Cannabis: Clinical Case Study - Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy
Zoey, aΒ 46Β yearΒ oldΒ femaleΒ is seeking treatment for herΒ chemotherapy-related symptoms.
Zoey is currently undergoing chemotherapy as she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of 2023. There isΒ risk of hepatic injuryΒ as medical cannabis and chemotherapy can both effect the liver.Β
This case study explores how Zoey's team managed the symptoms of her chronic pain, fatigue, low mood and lack of appetiteΒ using medical cannabis to to combat Zoey's chemotherapy symptoms and regain her sense of self.Β
Upon completion of this course, youβll be able to:
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for symptomatic management of chemotherapy and breast cancer
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment.Β
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of Breast cancer and chemotherapy.
- Β Apply critical safety considerations & provide patient education & treatment advice regarding MC treatment
Zoey, aΒ 46Β yearΒ oldΒ femaleΒ is seeking treatment for herΒ chemotherapy-related symptoms.
Zoey is currently undergoing chemotherapy as she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the start of 2023. There isΒ risk of hepatic injuryΒ as medical cannabis and chemotherapy can both effect the liver.Β
This case study explores how Zoey's team managed the symptoms of her chronic pain, fatigue, low mood and lack of appetiteΒ using medical cannabis to to combat Zoey's chemotherapy symptoms and regain her sense of self.Β
Upon completion of this course, youβll be able to:
- Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for symptomatic management of chemotherapy and breast cancer
- Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment.Β
- Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in symptom management of Breast cancer and chemotherapy.
- Β Apply critical safety considerations & provide patient education & treatment advice regarding MC treatment
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