As a naturopathic physician deeply committed to evidence-informed, patient-centered care, I’ve watched the evolving research on cannabis in oncology with both curiosity and cautious optimism. For many cancer patients and their families, cannabis is not just a topic of curiosity — it’s a real part of their healing journey. Let’s explore what the science says about how cannabis might help cancer patients, what it doesn’t say, and how we can approach it safely.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can produce a wide range of lasting problems from headaches, sleep disturbance, mood and anxiety disorders, and memory trouble to chronic pain, spasticity, and seizures. Because there is no single proven “cure” for TBI, many patients and clinicians are exploring complementary therapies. Cannabis-derived compounds, especially cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are getting attention because they interact with brain chemistry that coul