Although cannabis may be useful in the treatment some types of cancer directly, in the past it was more commonly thought to be of use for the side-effects of cancer and cancer treatment only, such as chronic pain, nausea/vomiting and appetite loss. There is some evidence to suggest that cannabis can effectively control the pain associated with various types of cancer and cancer treatment, but more double-blind clinical trials are needed.
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