A new study has found powerful evidence that medical cannabis can help people with cancer—not just by easing symptoms, but possibly by fighting cancer itself. The study, published in Frontiers in Oncology, looked at over 10,000 scientific papers. Researchers discovered that medical cannabis was strongly linked to reducing pain, improving appetite, lowering inflammation, and even killing cancer cells in lab tests. This is the largest study of its kind, and it shows that the scientific community is much more supportive of cannabis than many people realize.

For years, strict federal laws made it hard to study cannabis properly. But using advanced technology and large-scale analysis, researchers were able to collect data from thousands of studies all around the world. They found that around 75% of the studies showed cannabis has positive effects for people battling cancer. Not only does it help with pain and nausea during treatments like chemotherapy, but lab studies suggest that cannabis compounds like THC and CBD might actually help stop cancer cells from growing.

The scientists leading the study say that medical cannabis has more scientific support now than many common medicines. They also point out that cannabis often showed better results than many standard treatments for symptoms like appetite loss and inflammation. While more human clinical trials are still needed to fully confirm how cannabis fights cancer, this research adds to a growing movement that recognizes the real healing potential of cannabis.

For patients and families looking for safer, more natural options in cancer care, this news offers hope. Cannabis is not just a symptom reliever—it could become a valuable part of fighting disease. As new research continues to break down old stereotypes, it’s becoming clear that cannabis has a strong and growing place in modern medicine.