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Sleep quality and risk of obstructive sleep apnea among breast cancer survivors with and without lymphedema

  • 0Quality of Life Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran.
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December 3, 2024

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December 3, 2024

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Summary

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Breast cancer survivors often experience sleep issues. This study found that breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) may increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), especially in advanced stages.

Area Of Science

  • Oncology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Lymphedema Research

Background

  • Sleep disturbances, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), are common in breast cancer survivors (BCSs).
  • The specific impact of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) on sleep quality and OSA risk remains under-investigated.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To investigate the relationship between BCRL and sleep disturbances.
  • To assess the risk of OSA in BCSs with and without BCRL.

Main Methods

  • Utilized PSQI for sleep quality, STOP-bang questionnaire (SBQ) for OSA risk, and ESS for sleepiness.
  • Assessed quality of life (QoL) with SF-12 and EORTC QLQ-C30.
  • Measured limb volume, neck, and waist circumference.

Main Results

  • No significant differences in overall sleep quality or OSA risk scores between groups.
  • BCRL group showed significantly higher overnight snoring and neck circumference.
  • Advanced BCRL stages correlated with higher neck circumference and SBQ scores.

Conclusions

  • High prevalence of sleep disturbances in BCSs with and without BCRL.
  • Advanced BCRL may elevate OSA risk.
  • Clinical assessment of BMI, neck circumference, and snoring is recommended for BCSs.

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