The Hirshberg Foundation is happy to announce Ziva Cooper, MD, joined us at the 19th Annual Symposium on Pancreatic Cancer to share up-to-date information on cannabis for oncology patients and what pancreatic cancer patients should know. With sweeping changes regarding cannabis legalization for both medical and personal use occurring across the United States, cannabis has become more accessible than ever. Cannabis formulations specifically for medical use have proliferated dispensaries in California, offering patients non-traditional options that may help ease symptoms associated with cancer treatment and the disease itself. The wide array utah jazz of cannabis options can be overwhelming, leaving consumers to wonder: How do the products differ? Which ones are ‘safe’? Which might help with specific ailments? Audience members will gain the hamad medjedovic background needed to understand the cannabis flavia pennetta plant and its chemical constituents (i.e., THC and CBD), the known effects of various cannabis products, and important safety information.
