Factors associated with sleep disturbance in breast cancer survivors over time.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) survivors frequently experience sleep disturbances, which may persist for many years after treatment. This study aimed to describe trends in sleep-related symptoms over time and identify factors that may be associated with sleep disturbances in BC survivors.

Patients and methods

Adult patients from the Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry were surveyed annually for up to 7 years post-diagnosis. Sleep disturbance severity was assessed using numeric rating scales for difficulty falling and staying asleep. Data from 3354 unique patients were analyzed, excluding those with metastatic disease or recurrence. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed at the 1-year survey timepoint to evaluate disease and patient-related factors that were ass

SUBMITTER: Marell PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12527444 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature