Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links

The continuous improvement of early cancer screening and treatment technologies can significantly increase the survival time of cancer patients. Though cancer gradually becomes a chronic disease that can be controlled through continuous treatment, the scientific community has begun to pay attention...

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Main Authors: Chunxin Han, Nan Li, Xinlei Wang, Zhao Zhuang, Qianqian Cao, Shoushi Wang
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1535442/full
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author Chunxin Han
Nan Li
Xinlei Wang
Zhao Zhuang
Qianqian Cao
Shoushi Wang
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description The continuous improvement of early cancer screening and treatment technologies can significantly increase the survival time of cancer patients. Though cancer gradually becomes a chronic disease that can be controlled through continuous treatment, the scientific community has begun to pay attention to the physical and emotional issues that cancer and its treatment cause for cancer survivors. This review focuses on sleep disorders, which is quite common yet frequently overlooked in cancer survivors. Epidemiological and experimental data have demonstrated an inherent relationship between cancer and sleep disorders. This relationship may harm treatment adherence, quality of life, and survival rate of patients. This article systematically introduces the epidemiology, influencing factors, and underlying mechanisms of cancer-related sleep disorders. The impact of sleep disorders on cancer prognosis and current common treatment measures is also discussed to enhance the understanding of healthcare workers in addressing cancer complications.
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spelling doaj-art-d25b2aca5dc741c5b5bf6b09052626122025-08-20T03:13:32ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oncology2234-943X2025-07-011510.3389/fonc.2025.15354421535442Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic linksChunxin HanNan LiXinlei WangZhao ZhuangQianqian CaoShoushi WangThe continuous improvement of early cancer screening and treatment technologies can significantly increase the survival time of cancer patients. Though cancer gradually becomes a chronic disease that can be controlled through continuous treatment, the scientific community has begun to pay attention to the physical and emotional issues that cancer and its treatment cause for cancer survivors. This review focuses on sleep disorders, which is quite common yet frequently overlooked in cancer survivors. Epidemiological and experimental data have demonstrated an inherent relationship between cancer and sleep disorders. This relationship may harm treatment adherence, quality of life, and survival rate of patients. This article systematically introduces the epidemiology, influencing factors, and underlying mechanisms of cancer-related sleep disorders. The impact of sleep disorders on cancer prognosis and current common treatment measures is also discussed to enhance the understanding of healthcare workers in addressing cancer complications.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fonc.2025.1535442/fullcancersleep disordersrisk factortreatmentmechanism
spellingShingle Chunxin Han
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Xinlei Wang
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Qianqian Cao
Shoushi Wang
Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links
Frontiers in Oncology
cancer
sleep disorders
risk factor
treatment
mechanism
title Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links
title_full Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links
title_fullStr Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links
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title_short Sleep disorders in cancer: interactions and intrinsic links
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topic cancer
sleep disorders
risk factor
treatment
mechanism
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