Successful Treatment of Insomnia with Melatonin in a Patient with Malignant Glioma after Radiotherapy-Involving the Pineal Gland
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
A recent survey reported on conspicuous prevalence and severity of sleep disorders in patients with cancer. Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep - with wake episodes of more than half an hour, unintended early awakening and/or non restorative sleep. This symptom complex qualifies as insomnia when it occurs at least three times a week, results in distress and impairs day time functioning. In cancer patients, especially in patients complaining about fatigue, insomnia is under diagnosed and undertreated.
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