Sleep disorders and sleep apnea

Announced the National Cancer Institute, more than 50% of people who suffer from cancer also suffer from a sleep disorder and an inability to sleep and sleep soundly through the night. There are a number of reasons why cancer patients, including those with mesothelioma, you may have trouble sleeping:

The first reason is the stress, anxiety, and patients suffering from cancer who are being treated for face many decisions stressful and anxiety-producing. And patients who feel tired and tension is unable to sleep at the right time in the night and do not get enough rest and sleep. Many concerns associated with the diagnosis and treatment controlled their thoughts, making it impossible to relax.

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Cachexia and anorexia

Cachexia and anorexia
 Is a problem experienced by many cancer patients or patients with mesothelioma. Cachexia leads to weight loss, loss of muscle strength, skeletal and loss of appetite. This occurs in more than half of cancer patients and patients with mesothelioma.
In addition to causing great loss in weight, which lead to a rapid decline in health of a patient mesothelioma. Studies have shown that the patient who is suffering from cachexia die more quickly than those without it.

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