Hi,
I also live in Sydney and had ETS done last year. Fom me it was (and still is) an awful experience. Considering that you had cancer, I would not recommend it for the simple reason that ETS alters immune responses. Not good news. You can google "sympathectomy" and "immune responses" together and see what you find. There are many other effects of the surgery doctors will not tell you about, but I do not want to go into detail. My story is that I had the palmar sweting back in 6 months (to the exact same level as before) plus ended up with extreme compensator sweating. Do not let the compensatory term fool you, there is nothing compensatory about it. My sweating is extreme dripping all over my body. No matter what I wear it will soak through my clothes. When I sit down. my pants show the sweatmark, and so does the seat. I an not wear a dress, as now I sweat in places i did not know one can, all over my legs, and I would have water running down into my shoes...It's gross.
As I said, I am not going to go into the numberless effects the op had on me, just wanted to let you know that ETS does not cure sweating. It makes is worst. I am sure you must be desperate to find a solution for your condition, but do not rush statements like: "I can deal with the CS". You have no idea how bad your CS will be and how can you cope.
My experience and lesson from all of this is that I will never hand over control to anyone. I lost trust in the medical profession altogether, and I will investigate every recommendation any doctor makes in the future. I question every decision or observation they make and then I go home and research it, and also see another doctor and compare their opinions. If I were you I would seriously spend some time trying to figure out why I do have this condition, and find a doctor who is keen to help and investigate as well. (Maybe a referral to an endocrinologist? , Sweat test at Royal Prince Albert Hospital neurology !!!!, go to a place where they are experienced with this condition. ) I just sent my referral to the RPAH, to have a sweat test done, and there is a 3 month waiting list.... You are not alone!!!!
Do not assume that all doctors who wear a white coat are knowledgeable. They are not. You have to shop around. And often you have to tell them what you want. A sweat test would be a good start!!!!
If you want to ask questions about the surgery and it's effects you can contact me. Here is my blog address:http://sympathectomy.blogspot.com/,
and because I am greedy, here is the other one too: http://ets-surgery.blogspot.com/