Night sweats

For the last 2-3 years I have had terrible nights sweats. They started off, not too bad, but have got to the stage now of getting up two or three times a night to change bedding, and night dresses.

In October 23, after numerous tests I was diagnosed with an Neuro Endocrine tumour on my small intestine. It measures 21 x 26 mms. Nothing has spread from it.

I have no pain or discomfort anywhere, only these dreadful night sweats.

I also have a nurse come in my home every 4 weeks to give me an hormone injection.

I wonder if there is anyone on cancer chat, who can advise me, re: the nightly sweats.

I have written to my Dr. asking for an operation. She will see what the next scan will show, and if nothing has spread, will consider it.

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  • I am so sorry to hear about your Husband. From what I've learned, it's a hormonal thing in the body that causes the sweats. I've tried to cut down on the amount of liquid I drink, but it's made no difference. Even having a hormonal injection every 4 weeks, hasn't made any difference either. I just don't know what to do. I'm hoping that if I can have an operation to remove the tumour, the sweats will go, but I'll have to see what the Dr. says.