67 SIDE EFFECTS AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT /// CHAPTER 42 Trouble Sleeping Sleep problems are a common side effect of cancer and treatment, as symptoms and certain cancer treatments can disrupt sleep patterns. Common issues include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up early. Sleep is very important during treatment, and you may find you need more sleep during these times. Listen to your body and what it needs. Getting enough sleep can improve your quality of life and can even positively impact cancer treatment outcomes. Here are some Quick Tips to help you sleep: » Try to get most of your sleep at night. Your body gets the most benefit from nighttime sleep, so you will feel more rested during the day. » Wake up at the same time every morning, even on the weekends. » Try not to nap during the day. If you do nap, don't sleep longer than 20 minutes. » Stay out of your bed when you're awake. Spending too much time awake in bed during the day can make it more difficult to sleep in bed at night. » Get moving during the day. Physical activity and exercise will give you more energy when you're awake, and help you sleep at night. » Turn off devices about an hour before you want to go to sleep. Light from screens (TV, phone, iPad and computer) sends signals to your brain to keep you awake.https://fwaya.org/