Cancer is the second biggest cause of death around the globe, according to WebMD. The only health problem that causes more deaths is heart disease.
In 2021, nearly 10 million people died from cancer.
The American Cancer Society predicts that by 2025, about 2 million people will be diagnosed with this illness.
These statistics represent real people whose lives are changed forever, impacting not just them but also their families and friends.
To combat this serious disease, it’s important to focus on raising awareness and preventing it early on.
Unfortunately, cancer can strike anyone, no matter their age, race, or background. Many think that only those who smoke, drink too much, or are overweight are at risk, but that’s not the case. Even people who seem healthy and eat well can unexpectedly face a cancer diagnosis.
That’s why it’s essential to stay informed and recognize the signs and symptoms of this disease so that action can be taken quickly.
One symptom that many cancer patients have reported is experiencing hot flashes and sweating, especially at night.
Night sweats are usually ignored and not considered important, but according to Express, they might be a warning sign.
These hot flashes and sweating at night could be the body’s method of cooling itself down if it’s dealing with cancer fever or changes in hormone levels.
They can also happen because of hormone therapy used to treat breast, prostate, and endometrial cancers.
A research study from 2003 mentions that we don’t really know how often flushing and sweating happen in people with advanced cancer. However, when these symptoms do show up, they can be really bothersome and tiring for patients who are very sick.
For women with breast cancer, hot flashes are usually due to a lack of estrogen. In men with prostate cancer, these hot flashes often happen because of treatments that lower male hormones.
If you are having hot flashes and sweating a lot at night, especially if you are also losing weight, having fevers, or other symptoms, it’s important to talk to a doctor.
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