Sleep Disorders
Psychosocial and Palliative Care Program
Introduction
This patient summary on sleep disorders is adapted from a summary written for
health professionals by cancer experts. This and other credible information
about cancer treatment, screening,prevention,supportive care, and ongoing
clinical trials is available from the National Cancer Institute. Sleep
disorders may be caused by tumor growth, cancer therapy, or other factors.
This brief summary describes sleep disorders, their causes and treatment.