Marijuana and head and neck cancer: an epidemiological review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in Canada. To date, no conclusive study has looked at the epidemiologic basis of marijuana use and head and neck cancer (HNC). Due to the imminent recreational legalization of marijuana in Canada, the epidemiologic relationship between marijuana use and HNC is becoming increasingly important.

Objective

To examine the epidemiologic characteristics of HNC patients who are recreational marijuana users.

Methods

This study was conducted at a single tertiary care centre from 2011 to 2014. Patients were enrolled consecutively at time of diagnosis of malignancy. Data was prospectively collected and included socioeconomic factors, alcohol/tobacco history, tumor characteristics, and treatment modality. Marijuana use

SUBMITTER: Xie M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6249858 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature