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.


The second reason Hoalolm and patients undergoing treatment for cancer suffer greatly from chronic pain as a result of action of chemotherapy and radiation and surgery. Sometimes, a patient who confined to bed for a long period of time may also experience pain, muscle pain, or headaches, and next to the painful side effects such as nausea. Pain may prevent anyone from being able to get comfortable in preparation for sleep.

The third reason is some of the drugs that are given to cancer patients, such as heart disease medications, asthma, depression, high blood pressure, thyroid disease may disrupt sleep or prevent the patient from sleep completely. It is known chemotherapy drug antimetabolites in particular caused the inability to sleep as well as anticonvulsants such as benzodiazepines and phenytoin also cause difficulty in sleeping at night

The consequences of not getting enough sleep.
Victims of cancer who are unable to get the quantity they need sleep find themselves struggling to get through their days. Feeling tired and slow prevents cancer from those who have to maintain a positive outlook throughout treatment, may cause depression and mood swings and night sweats and temperature changes, and can discourage them from actively participating in certain aspects of their treatment, such as occupational therapy or counseling sessions with your doctor.

Some of the measures that promote sleep at night.
Avoid all kinds of stimulants such as caffeine and other stimulants.
Wear comfortable clothing during sleep.
The presence of a high percentage of protein and a snack a few hours before bedtime.
Massage or back rub before bed to promote relaxation and relieve pain and aches.
Create a consistent bedtime routine and wake-up time to train the body to sleep.
There are also some other treatments that help you sleep like hypnosis and yoga.

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