2nd Chemo Session - Hot Flushes

Hi SG007

That sounds so rough Susan . I don’t think I have seen this come up before but I could be wrong . They are bad enough on their own without not being able to cool them down . I sleep under an open window but that’s as far as I really have to go and not managing chemo on top . Definitely hormone related? I would be inclined to phone the specialist nurse to see if they have encountered it . Or our helpline staff may have with different primaries . I am sure this must come up in the Breast cancer patients . 0808 808 0000 would be more than happy to speak to you . They have a broad spectrum of knowledge so have maybe encountered it . The cold sensitivity is hard work also on its own . Your oncologist may also want to know about So they can review all aspects and keep it manageable. They seem to prefer to make adjustments rather than stop where possible . They will have encountered every issue out there so don’t be frightened to reach out to them . 
Hope you get a solution soon .

Court 

Hi Court

thank you for your message, apologies for the delay in responding.

ive spoken with the chemo nurses and I’ve got an appointment with my GP on Tuesday.  I was always worried about taking HRT because of the risk of cancer, but now I’ve got it, seems silly not to take it if I can and if it will alleviate the symptoms.

 Thanks again, Susan

No problem at all . I hope you get on top of it . It can be so disturbing. But I can see your logic . Its the only reason I have struggled on to !! But my friends use it and it seems to do the trick .

How is your treatment going ?

Court 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/impacts-of-cancer/hot-flushes-and-sweating

Came across this and thought it might be worth a read .

Court