Expectations versus reality: Improvement of symptom control and quality of life of oncology patients using medical cannabis

Abstract

Method: This research was done in a tertiary hospital in Israel at the oncology clinic A comparative study that used selfadministered questionnaires for patients who received authorization to use medical cannabis. The fi rst questionnaire was given to patients after receiving the authorization to use medical cannabis and asked about their expectations related to its use. Patients fi lled out the same questionnaire for the second time, approximately two months after. Comparison of the respondent’s answers, before and after using medical cannabis, showed reality of improving symptom control and Quality of Life.