Side Eff#%ks: Part 1 Sleep Disturbances
Good quality sleep is always important, but it becomes especially precious following a cancer diagnosis. A good night's sleep supports our immune system, our mood, and so much more. It helps our body and mind heal. Anxiety, depression, and pain are only a few common causes of sleep disruption. In the first of this two-part episode, Tina and Leah talk about sleep disturbances, sleep hygiene, and some basic approaches to managing insomnia.
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The Epworth Sleepiness Scale helps assess for daytime sleepiness.
Download the NCCN Survivorship Care for Cancer-Related Late and Long-Term Effects for ways to manage many of those lingering side effects.
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