THC, the main chemical component in marijuana, is a natural antiemetic and can help battle chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). CINV can cause patients to stop much needed treatment due to the intolerable side effects. Although recent advances have resulted in new medications to fight CINV, some patients prefer using a more natural way to treat these symptoms. Many MMEC patients report improvement in their quality of life with less CINV when they use medical marijuana before, during, and after their chemotherapy treatments.

Many types of chemotherapy have the common side effect of loss of appetite, with resulting weight loss, cachexia, and loss of energy. Since THC is a very effective and natural appetite stimulant, we have found that our patients who use medical marijuana have been able to eat, prevent weight loss, and continue to feel strong both physically and emotionally.

THC has been shown to help decrease the pain associated with many types of cancer and chemotherapy agents. Used by itself or in conjunction with other analgesics, medical marijuana can make the pain of cancer more tolerable. MMEC physicians can help you decrease the pain of cancer and chemotherapy with the natural approach of medical marijuana.

Having cancer and going through chemotherapy is a huge source of physical and psychological stress. Patients are not only drained physically, but emotionally as well. Medical marijuana can help your body and mind relax, allowing you to channel your energy into healing. MMEC physicians can help you integrate this natural approach to your treatment.

Avoid over-medicating with toxic pain killers. You should feel good about using a natural approach to wellness and having a chance to enjoy life again!