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Cuomo, Raphael E (2025) Cannabis use disorder and mortality among patients with colon cancer. Annals of Epidemiology, 106, pp. 8-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2025.04.012.

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Emerging evidence suggests that cannabis may exert immunosuppressive effects, particularly through the modulation of T-cell function, which plays a crucial role in cancer immunosurveillance [3]. The endocannabinoid system may also promote tumor progression, especially in gastrointestinal malignancies [4]. While cannabinoids have demonstrated some anti-neoplastic properties in preclinical studies, their effects in human cancer populations remain complex and poorly understood [5]. Behaviorally, CUD is associated with increased psychiatric burden, including depression and anxiety, which can negatively influence cancer treatment adherence and prognosis [6]. Patients with substance use disorders, including CUD, are at higher risk for delayed diagnoses, suboptimal medical engagement, and lower adherence to recommended oncologic treatments [7].

Item Type
Article
Publication Type
International, Open Access, Article
Drug Type
Cannabis
Intervention Type
Prevention, Harm reduction
Date
16 April 2025
Identification #
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2025.04.012
Page Range
pp. 8-10
Publisher
Elsevier Science
Volume
106
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