El cannabidiol (CBD) se ha convertido en una palabra de moda dentro de la comunidad oncológica. Pero, aunque algunas personas con cáncer han descubierto que el CBD es útil para el manejo de los efectos secundarios, las investigaciones aún no respaldan el uso del CBD para el tratamiento del cáncer. Descubra aquí qué es el CBD, cómo se está estudiando en personas con cáncer y si es seguro, eficaz y legal.
Cannabidiol (CBD) has become a buzzword within the cancer community. But while some people with cancer have found CBD to be helpful in managing side effects, research does not yet support CBD’s use for cancer treatment. Here, find out what CBD is, how it is being studied in people with cancer, and whether it is safe, effective, and legal.
Algunas personas con cáncer pueden considerar usar una terapia complementaria (en inglés) además del tratamiento contra el cáncer estándar. Las terapias complementarias se utilizan para lo siguiente:
Reducir los efectos secundarios del tratamiento contra el cáncer
Mejorar el bienestar físico y emocional
Mejorar la recuperación del cáncer
Cancer.Net Associate Editors share new insights from research presented at the 2019 ASCO Annual Meeting.
In this video, Jyoti Patel, MD, discusses the common side effects that come with chemotherapy and some practical advice for talking with your health care team.
Some people with cancer may consider using "complementary therapy" in addition to standard cancer treatment. Complementary therapies are used to:
Reduce the side effects of cancer treatment
Improve physical and emotional well-being
Improve recovery from cancer
Dehydration happens when a person does not take in enough fluid or loses too much fluid. Your cells and organs depend on water. Without it, the human body cannot function properly. The water in your body performs many tasks:
Transports nutrients and oxygen
Controls heart rate and blood pressure
Regulates body temperature
Lubricates joints
Protects organs and tissue, including the eyes, ears, and heart
Creates saliva
Removes waste and toxins
Background
It is normal to feel worried or overwhelmed when you find out that you need chemotherapy. However, learning more about this type of cancer treatment may help you feel more prepared and less anxious. The information in this article can help you get ready for your first treatment.
A highly trained medical team will work together to give you the best possible care. Your team may include these health care professionals:
