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Understanding Chemotherapy and Cancer Pain
Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer that uses powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells. While effective, chemotherapy often comes with a range of challenging side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, loss of appetite, nerve pain, and more. Additionally, cancer itself can cause significant physical discomfort and chronic pain that impacts daily life.Â
Pain can result from tumors pressing on bones, nerves, or organs, or from treatments like surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Managing these symptoms is crucial for maintaining quality of life during cancer treatment.Â
Nausea and Vomiting
Often severe, affecting appetite and hydration
Neuropathy (Nerve Pain)
Tingling, numbness, or burning sensations, especially in hands and feet.Â
Fatigue
A persistent sense of exhaustion not relieved by rest.Â
Appetite Loss
Changes in taste and smell, reduced desire to eat.
Sleep Disturbances
Insomnia or fragmented sleep due to pain or anxiety.Â
Mood Changes
Depression, anxiety, and emotional distress.
Muscle and Joint Pain
Inflammation or soreness caused by treatment.Â
How Might Medical Cannabis Help?
Research increasingly shows that medical cannabis may help manage a range of chemotherapy-related side effects and cancer pain. The cannabinoids in cannabis—primarily THC and CBD—interact with the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating pain, nausea, mood, and appetite.Â
- Cannabis has been shown to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), particularly in patients who do not respond well to standard antiemetic medications.Â
- THC in cannabis has been linked to stimulation of appetite—helping patients maintain weight and nutritional intake during treatment.Â
- Medical cannabis may also help provide relief from persistent cancer-related pain, including neuropathic pain, by modulating pain signals and reducing inflammation.Â
Medical cannabis is not a replacement for chemotherapy or conventional cancer treatment, but it can be a valuable tool in managing side effects and improving daily comfort. Response to treatment varies by individual, and important factors include cannabinoid ratio (CBD:THC), product type (oil, capsules, flower), and mode of administration.Â
At Lumir Clinic, we provide personalised care and expert guidance to help determine if medical cannabis is a safe and effective option for your needs.Â
Nausea and Vomiting
If you are experiencing severe nausea and vomiting which is affecting appetite and hydration.
Neuropathy (Nerve Pain)
If the nerve pain, muscle cramping, and general fatigue is interfering with your ability to carry out or participate in daily activities.
Fatigue
If you are experiencing a persistent sense of exhaustion not relieved by rest.
Muscle and Joint Pain
If the inflammation or soreness caused by treatment is interfering with your ability to carry out or participate in daily activities.
Appetite Loss
If you’re struggling with changes in taste and smell, reduced desire to eat that is affecting your ability to carry out daily activities.
Lumir offer a telehealth service UK wide, providing personalised treatment plans to meet your needs.
Am I eligible?
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new treatment.Â
OUR PROCESS
It's simple, really
Our quick and simple process makes it easy for you to access personalised care.
Are you eligible?
If you have tried other interventions and chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia or some other health condition is still holding you back, complete our eligibility questionnaire for medical cannabis.
Download the App and Book an Appointment
Tell us a bit about yourself and your medical history and book your appointment with one of our specialist doctors.
Your medicine delivered to your door
If you are eligible, your dispensed order will be securely delivered to your door. Our service prioritises discretion and confidentiality.
About us
Lumir Clinic is part of a broader global mission spanning UK, Australia, Canada and the United States to offer exceptional patient care, as well as expand the evidence base for medical cannabis.
Led by our work with patients, veterans, doctors as well as through scientific partnerships with leading universities, our focus is on offering new solutions to treatment-resistant conditions.
We believe in the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis and that everyone who is eligible should have access to safe and affordable care.
