Clearing the Smoke: Cannabis and Brain Tumours

Dr. Lynda Balneaves, Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Manitoba, presents this session recorded at the Brain Tumour National Conference in Toronto, Ontario, on October 20, 2018. In this presentation, Dr. Balneaves reviews the latest evidence on the potential benefits and risks of medical cannabis and its role in the management of brain tumours. She also discusses current legislation related to cannabis use in Canada and explores harm reduction strategies to help patients and families make informed decisions about cannabis use. Through this session, viewers will gain a better understanding of the benefits and risks of medical cannabis in the context of brain tumours, learn about the current regulatory framework for cannabis use in Canada and explore harm reduction strategies related to cannabis use. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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.