Does cancer qualify for a medical card in New Hampshire?
Yes. The Therapeutic Cannabis Program (TCP) lists Cancer as a qualifying condition. A New Hampshire-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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire
- Ask a provider you have an established relationship with to certify you, after an in-person exam; any New Hampshire provider with prescribing authority can do it.
- Have the provider complete the Written Certification form; signatures are valid for 6 months.
- Fill out the Patient Application (or the Minor Patient Application for anyone under 18).
- Add proof of New Hampshire residency and a $50 check or money order payable to Treasurer - State of NH.
- Mail the packet to DHHS - TCP, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301, or use the drop box at that address.
- Your card arrives by mail within about 3 weeks; show it with photo ID at any Alternative Treatment Center.
New Hampshire requires your first certification visit in person. Renewals can usually be done online.
Costs and timeline
- State fee: $50
- Card lasts: 1 year standard; the provider may set up to 3 years
- Processing: Card mailed within 3 weeks of a complete application; an incomplete-application notice is sent within 10 days
- Patient limit: 2 ounces at any one time (patient and caregiver combined)
- Home grow: Not allowed
- Recreational sales: Not legal
- First visit online: No — in person first
See the full New Hampshire cost breakdown and New Hampshire program overview.
Other qualifying conditions in New Hampshire
- ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Alzheimer's disease
- Anorexia & appetite loss
- Anxiety
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cachexia & wasting syndrome
- Chronic pain
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Crohn's & IBD
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Epilepsy & seizures
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
See every qualifying condition in New Hampshire
Cancer in nearby states
Frequently asked questions
Do I need medical records for cancer?
How long does certification take in New Hampshire?
Can I renew online in New Hampshire?
Sources
- Therapeutic Cannabis (NH DHHS)
- Qualifying Medical Conditions (NH DHHS)
- Therapeutic Cannabis Applications and Forms (NH DHHS)
- Program Information for Qualifying Patients, version 10/25 (NH DHHS PDF)
- 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.