Medicinal cannabis in oncology

F. K. Engels, F. A. de Jong, R. H. Mathijssen, J. A. Erkens, R. M. Herings, J. Verweij

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Abstract

In The Netherlands, since September 2003, a legal medicinal cannabis product, constituting the whole range of cannabinoids, is available for clinical research, drug development strategies, and on prescription for patients. To date, this policy, initiated by the Dutch Government, has not yet led to the desired outcome; the amount of initiated clinical research is less than expected and only a minority of patients resorts to the legal product. This review aims to discuss the background for the introduction of legal medicinal cannabis in The Netherlands, the past years of Dutch clinical experience in oncology practice, possible reasons underlying the current outcome, and future perspectives.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2638-2644
Number of pages7
JournalEuropean Journal of Cancer
Volume43
Issue number18
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anorexia/prevention & control Attitude to Health Cannabinoids/*therapeutic use *Cannabis Forecasting Health Policy Humans Legislation, Drug Nausea/prevention & control Neoplasms/*complications Netherlands Pain/prevention & control *Phytotherapy Vomiting/prevention & control

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