Diagnosis
To diagnose sleep disorders in cancer patients, the doctor will get the
patient's complete medical history and give a physical examination. The doctor
may get information about the patient's sleep history and patterns of sleep
from the patient, from observations, and from the patient's family and friends.
A polysomnogram, an instrument that measures brain waves, eye movements, muscle
tone, heart rate, and breathing during sleep, may also be used to diagnose
sleep disorders in patients with cancer.
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