How to Treat Sleep Disorders in Cancer Patients

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Tip 1 - Sleep Disorders

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lingon Z | permalink

Expert-reviewed information summary about causes and management of sleep disorders in people with cancer.

For further reading: http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/sleep-disorders-pdq ^[1]

Tip 2 - Sleep Dysfunction in Patients with Cancer

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jennifer Zhuang | permalink

Sleep complaints are common in cancer patients. Insomnia is particularly a concern in this population. Although pharmacotherapy is the most prescribed treatment for sleep disturbances, there is evidence that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective ...

For further reading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2951736/ ^[2]