Sleep disorders in cancer

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Side effects with Dr Michelle King.

Dr Michelle King advocates informing your doctor about your sleep issues to help have a better treatment plan in place that adds quality to your life, mental well-being, and physical health.

This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.

Accord Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing generic pharmaceutical companies with a direct presence in all major markets, Americas, the EU, Asia, and Africa. Accord Healthcare is an Oncology leader with a 30% global volume share of major chemotherapy molecules. The cornerstone of Accord’s offering to the South African market is exceptional quality, affordability and service to healthcare professionals and their patients.

Dr Michelle King is part of an interdisciplinary pain clinic and palliative
care team in Limpopo. She has completed a postgraduate diploma in chronic pain management and a postgraduate diploma in palliative medicine and is the President-Elect of PainSA.
7 Feb 2023 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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