The importance of sleep is evidenced by the fact that humans spend nearly a third of their lives sleeping, yet sleep disturbances are very common. This presentation reviews common sleep difficulties and strategies to improve sleep.

Chronic fatigue after a stem cell transplant is common. It can persist for months, or even years. This video explains what contributes to transplant-related fatigue and describes exercise and mindfulness programs that are effective in reducing it.

Problems with sleeping can exacerbate the fatigue and depression that often accompanies a stem cell transplant. This presentation reviews many sleep issues like insomnia that can complicate recovery after transplant, and describes effective remedies for these problems.

Chronic fatigue is a very common problem after a stem cell transplant. It is usually caused by a combination of factors, rather than a single factor, and can persist for a long-time. This presentation discusses factors that contribute to chronic fatigue and effective strategies that can reduce the impact of chronic fatigue on daily life.

Insomnia, which is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, is three times higher among transplant recipients than the general population. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safer a treatment than sleep medications and more effective long-term.

Insomnia is a common problem after a stem cell transplant. Physicians are often unaware that patients are having diffculty sleeping. Traditional treatments, such as medications, can have side effects and are often ineffective long-term.

Insomnia is a common problem after transplant. Although sleep hygiene and medication are widely promoted to resolve the problem, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is actually a more powerful tool.

Getting enough sleep after transplant is vitally important, but often hard to do. Inadequate sleep can have a negative impact on your health long-term. Understanding your sleep pattern is the first step toward getting a handle on sleep problems.