Reducing nerve damage from cancer treatments

A study of 500 cancer patients at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center found that those who took cannabis prior to oxaliplatin chemotherapy suffered 40% less nerve damage than those who didn’t. Oxaliplatin’s neurological side effects affect 70% of cancer patients.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/cannabis-can-prevent-major-chemotherapy-side-effect-israeli-study-suggest/

This entry was posted in Israel's Medical Achievements. Bookmark the permalink.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *