Clinical Case Study – Pain and Sleep Disturbances Due to Prostate Cancer

Sixty-five-year-old Ryan is living with prostate cancer and is experiencing chronic pain and ongoing sleep disturbances. Despite undergoing chemotherapy and trialling several first-line medications, his symptoms have progressed, now significantly impacting his ability to manage daily activities without support.

In this case study, we examine how Dr. Xie considered medical cannabis as part of a broader symptom management strategy. The module explores the rationale behind its use, the prescribing process, and the clinical considerations involved in supporting a patient like Ryan.

Through this scenario, practitioners will engage with current evidence and frameworks for evaluating medical cannabis in the context of cancer-related symptom management, with attention to safety, patient suitability, and clinical outcomes.

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Estimated Duration: 1 hour

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the pathophysiology of prostate cancer and identify common management strategies 
• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for secondary symptoms of prostate cancer (e.g. pain and sleep disturbances)
• Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
• Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in the management of secondary symptoms of prostate cancer (e.g. pain and sleep disturbances)
• Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk

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