Practical radiation oncology 2021 Sep-Oct
Medical Marijuana for Cancer: Perspective From a Radiation Oncologist Credentialed to Certify in Pennsylvania.
ABSTRACT
I am a radiation oncologist with a busy clinical practice in Pennsylvania. I am credentialed to certify patients for medical marijuana and recommend that my patients try medical marijuana when symptom control with other options is suboptimal. This invited contribution is a brief summary of information that may help radiation oncologists understand their potential role in getting patients access to medical marijuana and my perspective on its potential value in the care of our patients.
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