Using Cannabis to Treat Cachexia in Cancer Patients | The Marijuana Times

Cachexia is a condition that causes extreme weight loss as well as muscle wasting. The name comes from two Greek words: kakos, meaning "bad," and hexis, meaning "condition."

As of now, nearly 23 states have approved medical cannabis as a treatment for cachexia. Additionally, other states – including Georgia, New York, Florida, Ohio, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania – allow the use of medical cannabis for cachexia-related medical conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and Crohn’s disease.

Nall, R. (2017, Jan 19). Everything you need to know about cachexia. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315312.php