Are night sweats a symptom of cancer?
Are night sweats a symptom of cancer? I have been experiencing night sweats a few times a month for the past few months. A lot of people are telling me that having night sweats is a symptom of cancer. Are night sweats a symptom of cancer? Answer: First, you should know that night sweats are common. Just about everyone will experience them at some point. Second, you should consider whether you are experiencing true night sweats. Night sweating is defined as sweating so profusely that your bed clothes and possibly even linens need to be changed. Some people confuse night sweats with hot flashes or flushing, which are similar to night sweats, but not the same. Hot flashes are the sudden, strong warm sensation that may begin in the chest and move upward to the face. They can occur any time of the day, not just at night. Flushin
