A Partnership to Help Tens of Thousands of Members Touched by Cancer
40% of cancer patients use cannabis to help the treatment of symptoms. But many are going it alone without clinical guidance, which can be ineffective and even unsafe. That’s why non-profit cancer survivor and caregiver support community Twist Out Cancer is partnering with EO Care — the first clinically guided cannabis health and wellness solution for employers, payers, and associations — to provide cannabis care and advice to members. TwistOutCancer.org visitors will be able to explore educational content including whether cannabis is right for them, how to optimize use, and even how to reduce use.
A First for the Cancer Community
Jenna Benn Shersher, Founder and CEO of Twist Out Cancer, says, “Cannabis is part of the cancer journey for many people in the Twist Out Cancer community, but clinical guidance is lacking. Physicians don’t prescribe cannabis, so patients are left to figure it out on their own. We’ve partnered with EO Care to ensure people have access to clinically based guidance specifically developed for cancer patients. We’re proud to be the first to offer this resource to the cancer community.”
The Importance of Clinically Guided Cannabis Care
Medical cannabis — legal in 39 states — now helps many cancer patients manage their pain, nausea, sleeplessness and anxiety during treatment. In fact, up to 40% of patients with cancer use cannabis at some point along their cancer journey for treatment-related side effects, either during treatment or during survivorship. And for many patients, medical cannabis is less risky than opioids and other controlled substances when it comes to side effects and addiction.
Brooke Worster, M.D., Director, Division of Supportive Oncology at Jefferson Health and medical care advisor at EO Care, has performed groundbreaking research into the benefits of cannabis for cancer patients. “Today, many cancer patients are using cannabis unsafely and ineffectively,” says Dr. Worster. “No one is checking for drug interactions, and some people are making themselves ill. Counter staff at dispensaries are not trained clinicians. EO Care is filling that gap, providing real clinical guidance for those seeking to use cannabis for health reasons.”
“According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime,” said Sean Collins, Co-founder and CEO of EO Care. “Cannabis has been proven by Dr. Worster and many others to have a measurable impact on relieving symptoms. Through this partnership with Twist Out Cancer, we hope to help many more cancer patients make safe choices about using cannabis.”
About Twist Out Cancer
Twist Out Cancer is a non-profit organization that provides psychosocial support to previvors, survivors, and caregivers through creative arts programming which serves as a mechanism for healing. The Twist Out Cancer community consists of tens of thousands of people who have been touched by cancer.
More About EO Care
EO Care is the first clinically guided cannabis health and wellness solution for employers, payers, and associations. Our digital health service gives HR and benefits leaders the necessary tools to help employees determine if cannabis should be part of their healthcare journey or not by providing clinical education and personalized care guidance. Built on data from over 18,000 cannabis clinician and patient interactions, EO Care provides clinician guidance and proprietary data models to help employers tackle unguided cannabis use and give employees an effective option for relief in cancer treatment, pain management, opioid replacement, anxiety, and sleep management. We’re led by a team of experts in CX healthcare, biotech and data intelligence.
Learn More About Cannabis and Cancer Support
Explore our educational content on TwistOutCancer.org — or discover more about clinically guided cannabis care on our site. For specific questions about cannabis and cancer support, try our Personalized Education Platform chatbot or connect with a Realm of Caring expert by calling (888) 823-6143.
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