Publications by authors named "Olivia M Bellas"
Introduction: Many chemotherapy agents used to treat advanced cancer are inherently mucotoxic, causing breakdown of the gastrointestinal mucosa (gastrointestinal mucositis (GI-M)) and lead to a constellation of secondary complications including diarrhoea, malnutrition, anorexia, pain, fatigue and sleep disturbances. These symptoms are usually managed individually, leading to polypharmacy and its associated risks. The endocannabinoid system regulates numerous biological and behavioural processes associated with chemotherapy side effects, suggesting its modulation could control these symptoms.
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- Cancer treatment can have really tough side effects, which affect not just the patients, but also their families and even the government.
- A big problem is that different doctors often work separately, making it hard to manage these side effects effectively.
- The text suggests that using medicinal cannabis might help with one common side effect, called mucositis, and could also reduce other unpleasant symptoms that come with cancer treatment.