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The relationship between cancer and insomnia is established through clinical observations where insomnia is a reported side effect of cancer treatments like corticosteroids [1], documented prevalence of insomnia in cancer patients [2], and epidemiological evidence suggesting an increased risk of cancer among patients diagnosed with insomnia [3].
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Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2 facts
referenceCorticosteroids, used to treat rheumatologic and immunologic disorders, cancer, and asthma, commonly cause side effects including sleep disturbances, insomnia, daytime hyperactivity, and mild hypomania (Wolkowitz et al., 1990).
referenceBeszterczey and Lipowski (1977) reported on the prevalence and nature of insomnia in cancer patients.
Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com 1 fact
claimA nationwide nested case-control study by Fang et al. identified an increased risk of cancer in patients diagnosed with insomnia, parasomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea.