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Hot flushes

Leojo
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Hi there, 

I am experiencing very severe and almost constant hot flushes, following a hormone injection in Sept 24.

I am due to begin Radiotherapy in Jan 25 and a further hormone injection is due at the  end Feb 25.

I would be really grateful if you could advise of anything that might lessen the almost constant hot flushes. I am saturated in sweat and directly afterwards freezing cold ,which is wakening me 6-10 times a night. I have tried some Sage tablet suppliments,but not helping

Thanking you in anticipation.

Leojo

  • Hello Leojo,

    My name is Karen and I’m one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on the Macmillan Support Line.

    I’m so sorry to hear that you are experiencing severe hot flushes and sweats following hormone treatment. This must be very difficult to cope with and impact on how you are feeling.

    We always advise with any new, worsening or change in symptoms that you discuss these with your hospital treatment team. If you haven’t already, we advise you to contact your clinical nurse specialist or you could also contact your consultant’s secretary to discuss. If you do not have their contact details, you can call your hospital switchboard and ask to be put through to them. If it is a voicemail, please leave a message and your contact details and they will call you back, usually within 48 hours.

    Sometimes side effects of hormone therapy can improve after some months. However, if your symptoms persist and are affecting the quality of your life, your treatment team may consider adjusting the dose or consider other hormone therapy.

    As a cancer charity, we don’t have access to your medical records here on the Macmillan Support Line, whereas your NHS hospital team do. For this reason we can only provide general information. The following may be helpful in the meantime, until you can speak to your team.

    This information on hot flushes gives some tips on how to cope with them and also mentions some medication that may help to alleviate. It mentions complementary therapies that may help. Maggie’s or some cancer centres and other charities can offer complementary therapies which you can access. This link may also be helpful, trouble with sleeping.

    Sometimes it can help to share experiences with others who have a similar diagnosis and treatment. You may wish to look at the Macmillan Online Community for peer support.

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email if you require any further information or support.

    Best wishes,

    Karen, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

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