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Although sleep disturbance is common among cancer patients and is associated with a wide array of sequelae — including fatigue, mood disorders, and cognitive dysfunction — little information is available about this issue. To assess sleep patterns in advanced cancer patients and to identify clinical correlates, researchers conducted a descriptive study using data collected with in-home polysomnography (PSN).
The investigators recruited 114 patients with advanced cancer who had not received chemotherapy or radiation therapy for ≥5 days and had not been hospitalized for ≥7 days. Exclusions included history of brain metastases, diagnosed sleep apnea, substance abuse, and metabolic disorders associated with poor sleep quality. Participants underw…