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Chemotherapy and insomnia

“I'm undergoing chemo, and though I am experiencing heavy-duty fatigue, I am also suffering from insomnia. I don't like the idea of relying on a sleeping pill. Is there anything else I can do?” Read our expert’s answer.

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• Breast cancer
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• Hear the news on the early symptoms of ovarian cancer – our expert shares important information in this short KXL interview.
• Having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. Learn what you need to know about controlling cancer pain.
• What are the seven warning signs of cancer? Listen and learn.
• Is chemotherapy making you sick to your stomach? Find out about medications and other ways to control nausea.
• Attend a free class to learn about safe and scientifically sound natural therapies that may help you stay cancer-free or improve your response to treatment.
• Learn about the link between hepatitis C and liver cancer – our experts explain it and offer advice.
• Get detailed information on melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer in our Healthwise Library.
• Regular screening can help you prevent colorectal cancer or catch it in its earliest, most-treatable stages. Get the facts on colorectal cancer.
• Providence Cancer Center is studying the immune system to develop more-tailored, less-toxic treatments for cancer.
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