Hello there and thanks for posting

I am sorry to hear you have lupus and the other symptoms you are experiencing at the moment must be a worry for you.

Try and take things one step at a time for now and try not to over think things until you have seen the specialist and know more.

Symptoms as you will be aware can be caused by lots of different things and most won't be cancer. The doctor will assess your symptoms to decide what tests may be needed to give a better picture about what may be going on.

In the meantime try and look after yourself the best you can. People who don't have much appetite or are feeling sick are best to manage this by eating small meals little and often.

Whilst it is important to try and eat a healthy and balanced diet as much as possible do listen to your body and eat what you fancy as well just to make sure you are eating something to keep up your energy levels. If you are struggling to get the calories you need you could try some supplement drinks high in calories and protein.

A high temperature is usually considered above 38 degrees.

Hot sweats can be really unpleasant, try and keep the temperature of your bedroom cooler and make sure your bed clothing are made of natural breathable materials to keep you cool.

As I say most people referred to specialist even with a suspected cancer won't go on to be diagnosed with cancer so at the moment you just need to tell your family you are having some tests. Until you know more it is important to not let your mind run away with itself as this may cause increased anxiety and worry that may make your symptoms worse.

I hope you know more soon but do get back anytime.

Take care

Naomi