Managing the Side Effects of Chemotherapy Continued

Insomnia

Insomnia may be related to:

1. Stress

2. An anti-nausea drug

3. Corticosteroieds,or

4. Your lifestyle

If insomnia occurs,be sure to tell your primary nurse. You might want to review your sleep patterns.Choose a regular bedtime, quiet evening,comfort measures,relaxation techniques.

You might want to avoid:

1. Strenuous physical activity just before bedtime.

2. Drinks with caffeine

3. Naps during the day if you have difficulty sleeping at night-if tired,try mild exercise such as a short walk,or stretching.

In order to understand what our loved ones are dealing with,we must inform ourselves.
The info on the next few pages will help not only those with cancer understand how to cope...
but also those family members who find themselves wanting more info.