Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and nature of sleep disturbances among individuals diagnosed with breast cancer receiving care at the Nuclear Medicine and Oncology Center – Bach Mai Hospital between 2025 and 2026.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive analysis was performed on a cohort of 180 breast cancer patients (including both inpatients and outpatients) at the Nuclear Medicine and Oncology Center – Bach Mai Hospital, from September 2025 to March 2026.
Results: The study population had a mean age of 57.5 ± 12.2 years. The study found that 55.6% of patients had been diagnosed with breast cancer for over one year; 40.6% were in stages III-IV or had distant metastasis. Insomnia was the most prevalent disorder (58.3%), followed by Restless Legs Syndrome (20.6%). Poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5) was reported in 61.1% of the patients. The odds of sleep disorders were 9.3 times higher in patients with hot flashes than in those without, and this difference was statistically significant (OR= 9,294, 95% CI: 4,647-18,587, p< 0,001).
Conclusions: Sleep disturbances are frequently observed in patients with breast cancer. Implementing systematic screening protocols and timely therapeutic interventions is vital for enhancing sleep health and the general well-being of these patients.