Predicting cancer mortality with cannabis habits

Cannabis use disorder could elevate the risk of colorectal cancer mortality.

In a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology, investigators used health record data to examine the outcomes of more than 1,000 patients with colorectal cancer.

They identified 34 patients who had been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder prior to their cancer diagnoses. Compared with the patients who didn’t have cannabis use disorder, those who did have the disorder were more likely to die within five years.

The findings demonstrated that cannabis use disorder could be a risk factor for poorer colorectal cancer outcomes. Further studies are needed to better understand the mechanisms behind the correlation.

Read more: Annals of Epidemiology

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