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Kathleen
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Hello

My name is Kate and my husband, Tony, was diagnosed with left ca tonsil in early January. He had radical neck dissection in February and has finally completed his 20 RT and 3 Cisplatin on 14.03.07 - thank God!

However, for the past 2/3 weeks he has been experiencing bad night sweats, ocurring between 3 or 4 times each night - even though his temperature is not high. The oncologist prescribed some antibiotics (Amoxacillin & Diflucan - antifungal) however, the night sweats continue. Has anyone else had similar experiences?

Kate
 
Posts: 173 | Location: Grimsby | Registered: 26 March 2007Reply With QuoteEdit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Jenni
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Hi Kathleen,

Disturbed sleepm for whatever reason, is really common after the treatment your husband has been through. There is a possibility that the treatment, or some of the anti-sickness medications taken after chemo, have upset his thyroid gland. It is worth talking to your doctor about this, and arranging to have blood tests to check this out.

It's really early days in the recovery from this treatment, there is a long way to go yet, and loads of improvement yet to come. Give his body time to heal, and just encourage him to get as much rest as he can.
 
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Kathleen
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Hello Jenni

Thank you for your reply. He will get it checked out.

I'm sure we'll have other questions during his recouperation.

Kate.
 
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Dr Vinod K Joshi
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from Cancer backup's page on 'Control of less common cancer symptoms' :
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Night sweats may be due to your cancer or to hormone changes caused by your treatment. They are sometimes treated with medicines such as cimetidine (also used to treat stomach ulcers), but light bedclothes and a cool, well-aired room can help. It can help to put a large, folded up towel on the bed underneath you, so that the towel absorbs any sweat and can be removed easily, rather than having to change all the bedclothes.

Currently, the causes of night sweats are not fully understood. It is hoped that as more is learnt about the systems in the body that control sweating, better ways of controlling it will be found.


It appears that night sweats are not well understood but hope that helps.

Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
 
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Kathleen
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Hello Dr Joshi

Thanks for taking the time to reply - very much appreciated.

Kate
 
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