Sleep-Wake Disturbances: Common Side Effect

Suzanne M Mahon; Ellen Carr

doi:10.1188/21.CJON.S2.33

Sleep-Wake Disturbances: Common Side Effect

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2021 Dec 1;25(6):33. doi: 10.1188/21.CJON.S2.33.

Authors

Suzanne M Mahon¹, Ellen Carr²

Affiliations

¹ Saint Louis University.
² University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center.

PMID: 34800130
DOI: 10.1188/21.CJON.S2.33

Abstract

For sleep-wake disturbances, standards of care are based on established evidence-based practice. Sleep-wake disturbances are defined as ongoing issues with sleep or daytime sleepiness (e.g., circadian rhythm disorder, hypersomnia, insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea). Sleep-wake disturbances are estimated to occur in 35%-75% of patients with cancer.

Keywords: cancer; late effects; long-term side effects; side effects; survivorship care; symptoms.

MeSH terms

Disorders of Excessive Somnolence*
Humans
Sleep
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders*
Sleep Wake Disorders* / etiology
Sleep Wake Disorders* / therapy