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Insomnia Common Among Cancer Patients

By Lisa Rapaport — 2019

Roughly half of patients with cancer have symptoms of insomnia, and many may have sleep problems that linger for at least a year, a small study suggests. The most common malignancies were breast cancer, tumors of the prostate or testicles, and colorectal cancer.

Read on www.reuters.com

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Cancer Treatment and Sleep Disorders

Early stage breast cancer patient talks about how her cancer treatment was put on hold because of heart problems caused by sleep apnea. The sleep disorder clinic at M.D. Anderson treated her, and discusses a variety of sleep issues in those diagnosed with and treated for cancer.

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2007
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Quick Guide on Insomnia for Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivors

This video covers the side effect of insomnia that Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) patients may experience. The video covers what insomnia is, ways to cope, and possible medications for short-term treatment.

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2021
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Cancer Transitions: Sleep

This video is part of the Cancer Transitions series from CancerControl Alberta. In this video, psychologist and sleep specialist, Dr. Sheila Garland, explains some of the causes of sleep problems during cancer treatments and recovery.

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2017
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Tai Chi Helps Breast Cancer Survivors with Insomnia | UCLA Health Newsroom

A low-cost, widely available forming of movement meditation – tai chi – helps relieve insomnia symptoms in breast cancer survivors. A study led by Dr.

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2017
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Close to the Bone: Life-Threatening Illness as a Soul Journey

This is a book for any person who is living with a life-threatening illness and for anyone who is caring for and/or loves a person who is ill. Bolen affirms that the price of going into the scary places, of feeling like a piece of green meat on a hook, is high, but worth it. We have no choice.

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Jean Shinoda Bolen
2007
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What Almost Dying Taught Me about Living | Suleika Jaouad

“The hardest part of my cancer experience began once the cancer was gone,” says author Suleika Jaouad.

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2019
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Tips for Cancer Caregivers | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

During cancer treatment, the needs of the patient’s caregiver are often overlooked. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute social worker Nancy DiPerna explains why it’s important for caregivers to minimize stress in their own lives.

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2007
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Cancer Caregiving A to Z: An At-Home Guide for Patients and Families

Whether caring for one’s self at home or providing care for a loved one, this indispensable quick reference can improve quality of care and quality of life for those with cancer.

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American Cancer Society
2008
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The Caregiver’s Guide to Cancer: Compassionate Advice for Caring for You and Your Loved One

Looking after someone with cancer can be complex, overwhelming, and emotionally draining all at once. As a caregiver, you may also overlook your own well-being while you focus on your loved one.

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Victoria Landes
2021
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Happiness Through Hardship: A Guide and Journal for Cancer Patients, Their Caregivers and Friends During an Initial Diagnosis

Does your diagnosis have you desperate as to what to do next? Shocked, scared and practically paralyzed with your next steps? Help is here in this brilliant, quick and simplified book backed with the best advice from a two-time cancer survivor who walked in similar shoes.

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Caryn Sullivan
2019
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