The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Sleep Disturbance in Cancer Patients

Added ephedra and energy drinks as examples of central nervous system stimulants that can cause insomnia.

Management

Added text on cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment for insomnia in patients with cancer (cited Savard et al. as reference 6 and Espie et al. as reference 7).

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