The medical necessity for medicinal cannabis: prospective, observational study evaluating the treatment in cancer patients on supportive or palliative care.

Background. Cancer patients using cannabis report better influence from the plant extract than from synthetic products. However, almost all the research conducted to date has been performed with synthetic products.

Treatment of lower extremity edema by subcutaneous drainage in palliative care of advanced cancer patients.

Background: Lower extremity edema is a problem in patients with advanced cancer, causing decreased physical function and reduced movement.

Methods: Eight patients with advanced cancer were treated by subcutaneous needles inserted in the inner and outer sides of the ankles and attached to an enclosed drainage bag, or by creating subcutaneous tracts in both ankles.

Results: All patients lost weight after 24 hours.