Where There's Smoke: The Role of Cannabis in Brain Tumours

Dr. Lynda Balneaves, Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba, presents this webinar exploring the potential role of cannabis as a therapeutic option for individuals living with brain tumours. The session provides a brief overview of the history of cannabis in healthcare and examines the potential benefits and risks associated with medical cannabis. It also discusses the Canadian context of medical and non-medical cannabis, including current and proposed regulations. This webinar aims to provide participants with a better understanding of the history of cannabis as a therapeutic agent, review the potential benefits and risks associated with cannabis use in brain tumour care, and explore the current regulatory framework for cannabis in Canada. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada: Facebook:   / braintumourfdn   Twitter:   / braintumourfdn   Instagram:   / braintumourfdn   Call Toll Free 1-800-265-5106 or locally 519-642-7755 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada 205 Horton St E, Suite 203, London, ON N6B 1K7 www.BrainTumour.ca Charitable Registration #BN118816339RR0001​​​ Copyright and Terms of Use Statement - Videos Copyright of all videos created by Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada on this website, including the underlying HTML, text, illustrations, designs, icons, audio clips, video clips, documents, products, software and all other content is either owned by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, or Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has obtained a license to use the materials. The videos on the site are protected by the Copyright Act. None of the videos may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, or the original creator, where applicable. All information within the videos has been posted to provide Canadians affected by a brain tumour with support, education, information and an understanding of research programs or to thank donors and supporters for their contributions. The information has been posted with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use. The allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.