Problems sleeping with prostate cancer: exploring possible risk factors for sleep disturbance in a population-based sample of survivors

ConclusionResults suggest that it is the ongoing adverse effects of prostate cancer and its treatment (e.g. urinary symptoms) that put survivors most at risk of sleep problems. Strong associations with symptoms of depression/anxiety were also observed. Findings highlight the need for health care practitioners to treat and manage adverse effects of prostate cancer treatment in order to mitigate sleep disturbance in survivors.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research