Cannabis Use Disorder Associated With Higher Colon Cancer Mortality Risks

Experts call for more research as small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
Cannabis Use Disorder Associated With Higher Colon Cancer Mortality Risks
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Colon cancer patients with a history of cannabis use disorder may face a higher risk of death within five years of diagnosis, according to a new study.

Having cannabis use disorder (CUD) is linked to a tenfold increase in the odds of dying within five years after a colon cancer diagnosis, compared to those without the disorder.

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