Restlessness in cancer patients

By Metro Creative

According to the American Cancer Society, recent research has found that sleeping problems associated with cancer treatment persist in almost 40% of cancer survivors for up to five years after diagnosis.

The 2019 study, published in the journal Sleep Medicine, also found that one-fifth of cancer survivors reported poor sleep quality at nine years after diagnosis. In fact, high sleep disturbance was reported by 51% of long-term cancer survivors.

The researchers studied more than 1,900 long-term cancer survivors nine years after diagnosis, and participants had one of 10 common cancers, including cancers of the breast, prostate, bladder, kidney, and lung.

It’s especially important for cancer survivors to recognize the potential for sleep problems after successful treatment, as the Mayo Clinic notes that sufficient rest is a vital component of patients’ recovery. Survivors experiencing difficulty sleeping after successful cancer treatments can discuss their issues with their physicians, who may recommend certain sleep aides or strategies to increase patients’ chances of getting more restful sleep.

— Metro Creative