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6. Insomnia

People with cancer can develop insomnia for many reasons, often related to the mental stressors of dealing with a health condition. Cancer itself can affect the sleep-wake cycle and interfere with healthy, restful sleep. Depression and anxiety can interrupt sleep patterns or make it difficult to fall asleep. However, pain in the region of the tumor can also keep people from sleeping, as can some anti-cancer treatments.

 

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