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Fever during Chemo . When to worry

ptharp
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Nov 15, 2012 - 1:25 pm

I just had my second chemo this last Wednesday. I just took my temp and it is 99.3. At what point should you let the doctor know?
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mom2greatkids
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Nov 15, 2012 - 2:45 pm
I believe they say if it's

I believe they say if it's over 100.5? Not sure about that though. You can also go by how you feel. We know our bodies!! :) Best wishes to you.

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Mwee
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Nov 15, 2012 - 3:45 pm
My ONC says 100.5

Your Dr. and the chemo nurses will want you to call them and report a temp at or above that point. If you get concerned about any symptom, please don't worry... just give them a call. It took me way too long to realize that my Dr.'s office and I were a team and I didn't have to grin and bear chemo. All our bodies react differently and I've had times where my ONC lowered the dosage, added or subtracted pre-meds, etc.
((((HUGS)))) Maria
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kikz
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Nov 15, 2012 - 5:01 pm