Cancer biology
The film begins with the fundamentals of how cancer emerges, progresses, and interacts with the body’s metabolic and immune systems.
Science Documentary · Apple TV
Cannabis & Cancer
A scientific investigation into the complex relationship between cannabis and cancer, guided by leading medical scientist Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD, with clear storytelling and vivid animation.
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About the Film
Cannabis is not one exposure, and cancer is not one disease.
The documentary examines cannabis and cancer through chemistry, dose, route, frequency, timing, and clinical context. It separates what is known from what is still uncertain, while translating mechanistic and human evidence into plain language.
Cannabis and cannabinoids
Viewers are introduced to cannabis, THC, CBD, and the endocannabinoid system in terms that clarify rather than sensationalize.
Exposure matters
Route, dose, device, potency, frequency, and timing are treated as distinct variables rather than being collapsed into a single category.
Combustion and smoke
The documentary distinguishes smoked cannabis and combustion byproducts from non-combustion cannabinoid exposure.
Clinical care
The film considers people living with cancer and the potential role of cannabis in symptom management and supportive care.
Evidence and uncertainty
Early evidence, strong evidence, and unanswered questions are presented with careful language and transparent scientific framing.
Host
Raphael E. Cuomo, PhD
Dr. Cuomo is a professor and biomedical scientist whose work focuses on cancer, substance use, health behaviors, and the factors that influence disease outcomes over time. In Cannabis & Cancer, he guides viewers through the evidence with a focus on clarity, precision, and clinical relevance.
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