Does cannabis have a role in cancer treatment? What does the latest research tell us about optimal use? What are the legal implications?
In today’s podcast episode, Rachael Babin explores medicinal cannabis with Associate Professor Peter Grimison from the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Centre in Sydney.
We discuss the research Peter presented at the COSA ASM in 2021, efficacy and uptake, the legal implications of medicinal cannabis use, its effects on driving and much more.
We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Experts on Point, brought to you by The Oncology Podcast.
Other Episodes Mentioned:
The OJC Meets Nathan Cherny
Papers:
Grimison, P. Medicinal cannabis for cancer patients: What are clinical trials telling us?(2021), Oral Abstracts. Asia-Pac J Clin Oncol, 17: 60-109. Access online here.
Grimison, P. et al. Oral THC:CBD cannabis extract for refractory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase II crossover trial. Annals of Oncology, Volume 31, Issue 11, 1553 – 1560. Access online here.
Resources:
The Australian Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence
This Week’s Team:
Associate Professor Peter Grimison
Peter Grimison is a staff specialist in Medical Oncology at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Sydney, visiting medical officer at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and clinical associate professor at the University of Sydney. His clinical work focuses on testicular cancer, other genito-urinary cancers, and upper gastro-intestinal cancers. He serves as a member of the Australian Government Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee, and a number of other Federal and NSW Government committees. He is also committed to teaching as coordinator of Advanced Training in Medical Oncology at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, and also actively teaches in Basic Physician Training and the University of Sydney Medical Program.
Rachael Babin
Rachael Babin is Host of The Oncology Podcast, Editor-in-Chief of The Oncology Newsletter, Publisher of Oncology News Australia and The Oncology Network, and Producer of The Oncology Journal Club.
With a background in oncology communications and academic publishing, Rachael is happiest sitting behind the mic chatting to interesting people about the impact their work makes in oncology.
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