CBD

Hi Brian,

Thank you for getting in touch, I’m Isobel one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialist, on the Macmillan Support Line.

I hope you are finding the support and information from the online community helpful.

Many people with cancer feel worried and anxious about their situation. It is a natural reaction to an uncertain situation. Uncertainty can be one of the hardest feeling to deal with.

I can appreciate why you would ask about CBD oil to help with the anxiety and nerves you are experiencing. These can be troubling emotions to live with, and it is only natural you would want some help with this.

Unfortunately, because CBD can be sold under different brand names and have different ingredients it’s difficult to know if it will interact the treatment that you are already on.

Our advice is always to speak to your clinical team when you are considering taking something like hemp oil/CBD/cannabis or cannabis oil. They may ask for more information and seek further advice from the hospital specialist pharmacists.   

This would also be an opportunity to discuss how you are feeling and letting them know that you recognise this is getting worse.

There is support available for anxiety, and I have included this link which gives more detailed information about what help is available and who can help you.

There is no right or wrong way to cope, we are all different, only what is best for you. Talking through your anxieties may be helpful, and we would suggest giving our support line a call where you could speak to someone in more detail about what strategies may help you best.

Best wishes,

Isobel Y, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist 

You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.