The demand for medical cannabis education from both providers and patients is increasing dramatically as the stigma on its use decreases. The Cannabis and Cancer Research and Education Clinic (CanCaRE) was developed to meet this growing need--providing education on safe and effective cannabis use, dosing recommendations, and symptom management strategies. Hear how using novel agents like medical cannabis to improve their patients' quality of life is part of their overall mission to provide comprehensive cancer care services.

Guests:

Sarah Jax, APRN, CNP

Oncology/Hematology Advanced Practitioner

HealthPartners Cancer Research Center at HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center

St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Resources:

• "Holy Smokes: Developing a cannabis clinic for patients with cancer"

• HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center
• Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program
• "Medical Marijuana (Cannabinoid-Derived Products) for Cancer Patients"
• Cannabis and Cancer Research and Education Clinic Intake Questionnaire
• Virtual Integrative Services — [MINI PODCAST] Ep 77
• "Development of a Virtual Integrative Oncology Center"

This podcast is part of a special series with ACCC's Oncology Issues journal. For a deeper dive into this content, please read, "Holy Smokes," from V37 N4.