A patient going through chemotherapy will require seven to nine hours of sleep. During the chemo treatment, a patient will feel sleepy, at least more than normal, this is because the body needs to repair itself. However, sometimes a patient is unable to sleep due to side effects from the chemo treatment. If the patient has trouble falling asleep they can follow these tips-
Maintaining a routine
Avoiding oversleeping
Keeping the sleeping area quiet and cool
Eat your last meal two hours before bedtime
Don’t have any caffeine after lunch
Don’t drink any alcohol before bedtime