Thursday 16 May 2013

Differences in sleep disturbance, fatigue and energy levels between women with and without breast pain prior to breast cancer surgery

Differences in sleep disturbance, fatigue and energy levels between women with and without breast pain prior to breast cancer surgery. The breast, June 2013, Vol. 22(3), p.273-76

Van Onselen, C., et al.

http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977612001531/abstract?rss=yes

The purpose of this study was to evaluate for differences in occurrence and severity ratings of sleep disturbance, fatigue, and decreased energy in women who reported breast pain prior to surgery for breast cancer. Of the 390 women who completed self-report measures for each symptom, 28.2% reported pain in their breast prior to surgery.