My father uses mm to help with the symptoms and side effects of the treatment for his terminal illness.
He has a better outlook, eats more, takes less pills and is more active... I was the one who got him hooked on the reefer... (helped him get his Dr's recommendation)
The only drawback I see is he plays ol rock n roll at high volume and tends to ramble on sometimes when we talk on the phone.

That being said I have researched quite a bit on the different effects and best methods of ingesting and have quite a cookbook.
thc is the only psychoactive compound in pot , but there are others that react with thc and alone can reduse inflammation, ease nausea, and pain.
In different combinations it can eather cause an energetic "high" or a lethargic "stoned" feeling.
I would say inform yourself and try it out
there is tons of info out there as I'm sure you know