Research progress of circadian rhythm disorder in cancer survivors

Circadian rhythm disorder is a common physiological change of cancer survivors, which is mainly manifested in rest activity rhythm change, sleep wake disorder and the decrease of sleep efficiency at night, which further affect their physiological, psychological outcome and disease outcome. This paper reviews the concept, mechanism, influence and intervention methods of circadian rhythm disorder in cancer patients, in order to provide references for effective intervention of circadian rhythm disorder in cancer survivors. Key words: Neoplasms; Survivors; Circadian rhythm; Review