Farideh A Javid

1 Melanoma Melanoma is a cancer that originates from melanocytes, most commonly in the skin, although there are at least nine distinct entities of melanoma, including uveal and mucosal melanoma [1]. Its incidence and mortality rates differ widely throughout the world, with the highest incidence observed in Australia and New Zealand and the lowest in Asian and African countries.

1 INTRODUCTION Ovarian cancer is the deadliest among gynecological cancers. There are approximately 7500 new cases every year and approximately 35% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive for 10 years.1 The majority of cases are diagnosed at stage 4. The rate of relapse is high and is around 2 years.

4 TYPES OF CANNABINOIDS As of 2020, over 150 cannabinoids have been identified.20 Cannabinoids comprise of (a) the active compounds of the Cannabis sativa plant (known as phytocannabinoids), (b) endogenous cannabinoids that are produced in our body (known as endocannabinoids), and (c) synthetic cannabinoids.21 Phytocannabinoids occur naturally in significant quantities in the cannabis plant and are concentrated in a viscous resin that is produced in glandular structures known as trichomes.