[MJo]

I also agree that sleep is so important during treatment that a drug might be necessary. People take Tylenol PM. I tried Ambien but didn't like it - others do like it. I used xanax to relax me and it helped me sleep. I didn't like taking drugs either before I got BC. In fact, I hesitated to take aspirin. But medication hopefully killed my cancer cells, so medication is a good thing.

During AC I couldn't sleep. I didn't sleep in my bed for three months -- slept on family room sofa, which was very comfortable. In fact, I need a new sofa because I wore out the springs. WHen I woke up I would read or turn on the TV until I dozed off. I used Xanax when I needed it. Never knew there were so many good movies on at 3 a.m. Taxol was easier on me and I slept in my bedroom again because I slept through the night.

Sleep is a priority during treatment.