Title

Cannabis for Psychological Symptoms Including Insomnia, Anxiety, and Depression

Authoring Organization

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

Publication Month/Year

February 21, 2023

Last Updated Month/Year

October 23, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

During the treatment of cancer, 18% of patients use cannabis for symptom management. Anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances are common symptoms in cancer. A systematic review of the evidence for cannabis use for psychological symptoms in cancer patients was undertaken to develop a guideline. Conclusion: There is no high-quality evidence to recommend the use of cannabis as an intervention for psychological symptoms in patients with cancer until more high-quality research demonstrates benefit.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Counseling, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D003863 - Depression, D001007 - Anxiety, D002188 - Cannabis

Keywords

cancer, depression, anxiety, Insomnia, cannabis

Source Citation

De Feo G, Case AA, Crawford GB, Hui D, To J, Sbrana A, Alderman B, Mukhopadhyay S, Bouleuc C, Amano K, Tanco K, Garsed J, Davis M. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) guidelines: cannabis for psychological symptoms including insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Feb 21;31(3):176. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07628-3. PMID: 36809575.