Comfort is a relative word when going through cancer treatment. Not only is there the discomfort of the treatment itself, side effects create a bit of havoc themselves.

One of these side effects is the sweats . . .a menopause symptom which brings hot flashes and night sweats. For some, these can be managed with herbs as medication is not recommended for those going through breast cancer. Staying away from foods that trigger hot flashes also works – foods such as coffee, wine, chocolate, etc. Stress also plays a key role in triggering hot flashes because the adrenals get drained when under stress.

Hot flashes also rob a person of a good night’s sleep which is critical for healing. Wicking sleepwear is a great option as it will at least save you from the hot and clammy routine. Add to that wicking linens and you have a solution that can give you enough comfort and relief to get through the night.  Ah, blessed sleep!

Spring is coming hopefully for those of us who have endured a very harsh winter. Depending on where you live, spring also heralds warmer weather. Yeah! But warmer weather often triggers more hot flashes which women going through chemotherapy now experience.  Can you find a comfortable solution?

Yes, wicking fabric used in the sports industry has been adopted by manufacturers who focus on those individuals going through cancer. These companies provide beautiful wicking nightwear, casual tops, and also bed linens so you can stay dry during the night.  Styles are available for both men and women as sometimes, men, when going through treatment, have some of the same issues.

Staying dry and comfortable is a challenge when you don’t have the proper clothing to wick away the sweat.  The sweat, after the hot flash, will leave you feeling cold and clammy.  Not fun.  So, it’s worth it to invest in at least the wicking nightwear so you can get a good nights rest – critical for healing.

As women, we know that sooner or later, we are facing menopause.  With menopause come the hot flashes and night sweats.  There are the lucky few women who are never affected by these, but most of us are.

And, with chemotherapy, menopause is often a side effect.  For some, it goes away after treatment depending on your age.  For others, it continues.

Moisture wicking clothing will help, as the name suggests, wicks the sweat away from your body.  Another solution is to find bed linen (sheets, pillowcases, blankets) that regulate temperature keeping you cool.  Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to change sheets in the middle of the night?

The combination of wicking sleepwear and temperature regulating bed linens will help relieve the discomfort of the wet and damp allowing you to get a good night’s sleep – so needed for healing.

Were you told that you might go into menopause as a side effect of chemotherapy?  I don’t recall that being brought up when I was going through treatment.

So, when I was out shopping one day and all of a sudden I thought I had stepped into a tropical zone, it was a surprise.  Took me a moment or two to realize – oh my, this is a hot flash.  This is how it feels.

Hot one moment, cold the next creates a few changes in clothing choices and night time arrangements.  Wicking sleepwear and garments for day wear mostly from the sportswear industry are the solution for clothing.  At least the fabric wicks away the sweat from your body relieving the clammy feeling.  Gone are turtlenecks and in are cardigans – layers you can add on and take off with ease.

Then I found out there is also bedding in wicking fabrics.  Together with moisture wicking pajamas, a good nights sleep is within reach.  Last solution is to find herbal solutions and natural therapies to balance out the hot flashes since hormone therapy is not the alternative of choice if you have had breast cancer.

Prepared with these solutions you can ease your way through menopause with some modicum of comfort and sanity.

One of the most unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy is the onset of menopause for women.  With menopause come the hot flashes and night sweats.  Some women get them more severely than others, but no matter the degree, they are still uncomfortable and annoying.

I recall when mine hit.  Wow, I thought the temperature had soared to tropical proportions in the middle of winter.  Then the cold clammy came afterwards.  I’d already had three chemo treatments so in my naivete thought I had bypassed this side effect.  Obviously not.

Back in the 1990’s, information wasn’t as available and I didn’t know about moisture wicking pajamas.  If I had known, it would have made a huge difference in my ability to get a good night’s sleep..

We’ve come a long way since then.  Now there is many beautiful styles in wicking sleepwear from which to choose.  Sweet dreams.