Cannabinoids in cancer pain management.
The clinical use of cannabinoids in cancer pain management is reviewed. The endocannabionoid system, cannabinoid receptors, evidence for analgesic effects, other uses in cancer and related issues are discussed.
Huskey
Angela
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA. ahuskey@tampabay.rr.com
D000818:Animals; D063385:Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators / Q000378:metabolism; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000378:metabolism; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D051381:Rats; D043885:Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2 / Q000819:agonists / Q000378:metabolism
D063385:Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators; D002186:Cannabinoids; D043885:Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2