Association Between Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer And Disruption Of Sleep-Wake Rhythm In Women

A study in the Sept.1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the sleep-wake activity rhythms of breast cancer patients are impaired during the administration of chemotherapy. Results indicate that the first cycle of chemotherapy is associated with a temporary disruption of these rhythms, while repeated administration of chemotherapy results in progressively worse and more enduring impairments. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Treating Sleep Problems May Improve Pain Management In Patients With Cancer

A study in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine suggests that sleep problems lead to increased pain and fatigue in cancer patients. The results indicate that interventions aimed at trouble sleeping would be expected to improve both pain and fatigue in this patient population. Results show that more than half the sample reported having trouble sleeping, with 26 percent reporting moderate or severe trouble sleeping. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Danish Night Shift Workers Get Compensation For Cancer

Women in Denmark who developed breast cancer after working night shifts and many years of disturbed working patterns are to receive government compensation. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Insomnia In Breast Cancer May Be Predicted By Respiratory Rhythms

The breathing and heart rates and cortisol levels of women with metastatic breast cancer can be used to predict if they'll suffer from chronic insomnia and sleep disruptions, a common complaint from patients who want to maintain their quality of life, according to a study by scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin

Insomnia In Women With Breast Cancer Linked To Heart Rate Dysregulation

A study in the October 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine shows that respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) is a significant predictor of insomnia in women with breast cancer and confirmed that longer nocturnal wake episodes were associated with a flatter diurnal cortisol slope. Tags: Insomnia Sleeping problems Insomnia information Sleepin