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Research Article

Pain Management for Post-Treatment Survivors of Complex Cancers: A Qualitative Study of Opioids and Cannabis

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Pages 40-53 | Received 11 Jul 2023, Accepted 01 Dec 2023, Published online: 06 Feb 2024

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