Effectiveness of the ayurvedic cannabis tincture in minimizing the side effect of chemotherapy induced nausea vomiting in breast cancer patient: A case report

Abstract

CINV is the most serious side effect and the main concern for cancer patients. Its prevalence is reported between 54% and 96%. This side effect induces physiological and electrolytic dysfunctions, changes in immunity system, nutritional disruption, and even esophageal perforation. Consequently, it affects patients’ quality of life and the continuance of treatment. Most patients with cancer experience CINV. The increase of excessive vogues excitation due to sympathetic inhibition is among the most important factors in the manifestation of CINV. Many factors increase the chance of CINV. The most important of them include blood pressure drop, the addition of compounds like vascular contractors, neostigmine, and opioids to anesthetics. Here is a case about 55 years old female undergone FNAC with radical mastectomy and was treated with chemotherapy for carcinoma. Medical cannabis was administered to counteract the delirious effect of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.