Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk

It isn't often that a study like this one actually makes sense and the regressions and stats are borne out...seems to me that a lack of oxygen and chronic sleep deprivation are going to keep a body under constant stress which is going to weaken the immune system and other things. Seems like OSA helps to create a good environment for cancers to take hold and do their evil little thing....

As an aside, I'm also wondering how many people with untreated OSA then eat too much sugar looking for energy and consequently have high insulin levels and high blood glucose levels. I've seen multiple studies confirming that high insulin/blood glucose levels also aid in tumor growth because tumors primarily feed on glucose.

Bottom line is that I think chronic sleep deprivation causes a whole host of issues, all of which are detrimental to the body. I'm SO glad I get to sleep with my machine and mask every night!

Weezy

NateS wrote: Hey, I've gotten so used to seeing my avatar on cpaptalk that I'm always shocked to see that other guy in the mirror when I walk into the bedroom!
Regards, Nate

You go Nate, I think I'll make my avatar Charlise Theron, then when I look in the mirror, I'll say, "no way", who is that, wow what a positive self-concept this will create. As usual Nate you are on to something here! You rock!

portiemom wrote:You go Nate, I think I'll make my avatar Charlise Theron, then when I look in the mirror, I'll say, "no way", who is that, wow what a positive self-concept this will create. As usual Nate you are on to something here! You rock!

I'm sure you are beautiful just the way you are!

But Charlise Theron, yeah I could go for that too.

Nate