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1. • • People who have cancer will often have a fever as a symptom. It’s usually a sign that the cancer has spread or that it’s in an advanced stage. Fever is rarely an early symptom of cancer, but it may be if a person has a blood cancer, such as leukemia or lymphoma.
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   Can cancer cause a fever?

   • Cancer treatments can cause a fever directly or destroy white blood cells and weaken your immune system. Both can raise your risk for inflammation and infection. Medications such as steroids and morphine can also cause fever or affect your immune system. Never miss another Cancer Talk blog! Sign up to receive our monthly Cancer Talk e-newsletter.

   Fever — the rules change after a cancer diagnosis | Roswell Park

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   Why does a person with cancer have a high temperature or fever?

   • There are different reasons why a person with cancer may have a high temperature or fever. It could be a symptom of an infection. Cancer and its treatment can weaken your immune system. This can increase your risk of getting an infection. Getting an infection when your immune system is weakened can be a serious complication of treatment.

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   What if I have a fever while undergoing cancer treatment?

   • That’s why you need to take special care if you are undergoing cancer treatment and happen to develop signs of infection, including fever, chills, abdominal pain and a productive cough. If this happens, make sure you: Call your oncologist immediately — especially if you have a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) or higher.

   Why You Should Take Fevers Seriously If You Have Cancer

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Some cancers and cancer treatments can cause fever, and the number on your thermometer may not match the level of your risk. If your immune system is weak, you could have a very serious infection but only a slight fever, or maybe no fever at all. Even a hormone imbalance or disruption can cause fever.

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Everyone who has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy needs immediate attention if they have a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) or higher. Fever, the critical symptom. Chemotherapy can often lead to a reduced white blood cell count, or neutropenia. This condition causes the body to be less effective at fighting off infection.

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   For people with cancer, a fever is defined as a temperature of 100.4℉ (38℃) or higher for at least one hour. What causes a fever? Fevers can be caused by: Infection. Inflammation. Reactions to medicines or cancer treatments. Tumors. A blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism or PE)

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   Aug 12, 2022 · Leukemia. Does Cancer Cause Fever? A fever of unknown origin can be a sign of cancer. By Tom Iarocci, MD. Updated on August 12, 2022. Medically reviewed by Gagandeep Brar, MD. Print. Table of Contents. Fever of Unknown Origin. Possible Causes of FUO. Why Blood Cancers Cause Fevers. Frequently Asked Questions.

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   May 1, 2018 · Abstract. Back to top. This updated joint American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guideline provides direction on outpatient management of fever and neutropenia in patients with cancer.

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   Feb 20, 2018 · February 20, 2018. Outpatient Management of Fever and Neutropenia in Adults Treated for Malignancy: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline Update.

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    There are different reasons why a person with cancer may have a high temperature or fever. It could be a symptom of an infection. Cancer and its treatment can weaken your immune system. This can increase your risk of getting an infection. Getting an infection when your immune system is weakened can be a serious complication of treatment.