Can you get a medical marijuana card for cancer in Michigan?
Yes. The Michigan Medical Marijuana Program (MMMP) lists Cancer as a qualifying condition. A Michigan-licensed provider still has to evaluate you and agree that cannabis is appropriate.
About cancer
Stronger evidence. The National Academies found conclusive evidence that oral cannabinoids prevent and treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. There is not enough evidence that cannabis treats or cures cancer.
Symptoms Michigan patients most often hope to ease:
- Nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy
- Loss of appetite and unwanted weight loss
- Cancer-related pain
- Burning or tingling nerve pain from chemotherapy
- Trouble sleeping
Read more: medical marijuana for cancer.
How to get certified in Michigan
- See a Michigan-licensed MD or DO, who completes the Physician Certification after evaluating you.
- To apply online (patients without a caregiver), create an account on the MMMP portal within six months of your evaluation.
- If you have or want a caregiver, mail the full paper Application Packet instead.
- Include proof of Michigan residency (driver's license, state ID or voter registration).
- Pay the $40 fee by card or e-check online, or by check or money order made out to State of Michigan - MMMP.
- Wait for your card or a denial letter, which the agency must issue within 20 business days. Online applicants get a temporary card by email.
Michigan requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $40
- Card lasts: 2 years
- Processing: Up to 20 business days from receipt to issue a card or denial (15 days to decide plus 5 to issue)
- Patient limit: 2.5 oz of usable marijuana; 12 plants if the patient has no caregiver growing for them
- Home grow: Up to 12 plants if the patient has no caregiver cultivating for them
- Recreational sales: Legal for adults 21+
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full Michigan cost breakdown and Michigan program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in Michigan
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Arthritis
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Cerebral palsy
- Chronic pain
- Crohn's & IBD
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- Nail-patella syndrome
- Nausea & appetite loss
See every qualifying condition in Michigan
Cancer in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for cancer?
How long does certification take in Michigan?
Can I renew online in Michigan?
Sources
- CRA - MMMP Patients & Caregivers
- CRA FAQ - What medical conditions are eligible?
- CRA FAQ - How much is the application fee?
- CRA FAQ - When does a patient registry identification card expire?
- CRA FAQ - How long does it take to receive a registry identification card?
- CRA FAQ - Residency requirement
- National Academies — The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids (2017)
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.