Cancer

Tragically, cancer rates are such that the lives of just about everyone have been touched by the disease, whether it has afflicted you, someone in your family, or a friend of a friend. February 4 is World Cancer Day, which is led by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The doctors at Access Marijuana RX in St. Petersburg want to help all Floridians living with a cancer diagnosis explore the option of medical marijuana. It certainly has helped many of our patients, but that doesn't mean it's necessarily right for you and we'll help you figure that out. Marijuana can help alleviate a lot of the side effects of cancer treatment, such as nausea, poor appetite and pain.

The month of June carries a special designation: National Cancer Survivors Month. It is important to recognize all people who have been affected by cancer – those who have fought and survived the disease, those who are currently fighting, and those who have been recently diagnosed.

As an adult in your 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s or beyond, you may have certain health issues that are related to your age. Medical marijuana can be particularly beneficial in relieving the symptoms and side effects of these types of health conditions, which include:

In November of 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the state constitution that would greatly expand legal access to medical marijuana in the state.

A rising number of oncologists, medical professionals and patients are beginning to recognize the benefits of medical marijuana to combat the effects of cancer treatment. Medical marijuana can relieve the symptoms of various cancers as well as the side effects of certain cancer treatments, including: