Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer Is Associated With Disruption Of Sleep-wake Rhythm In Women
Monday, September 7, 2009 - 00:32
in Health & Medicine
A new study shows that the sleep-wake activity rhythms of breast cancer patients are impaired during the administration of chemotherapy. Results indicate that the first cycle of chemotherapy is associated with a temporary disruption of these rhythms, while repeated administration of chemotherapy results in progressively worse and more enduring impairments.