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Exercise program's effects on sleep and daily rhythms in head and neck cancer patients during chemo-radiation

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Abstract

30-40% of cancer cases in India are attributed to head and neck cancer (HNC).

  • Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for HNC may cause significant sleep disturbances.
  • Sleep disturbances can negatively impact patients' quality of life and treatment effectiveness.
  • Disruptions in circadian rhythm are commonly observed in cancer survivors.
  • An exercise oncology program is being evaluated for its potential effects on sleep quality and circadian rhythm in HNC patients undergoing treatment.

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