Fever during chemotherapy should never be dismissed as a routine side effect. Cancer treatment can weaken the body’s ability to fight infections, allowing an illness to become serious quickly even when the first symptoms seem mild. If your temperature reaches 38°C (100.4°F) or higher during chemotherapy, contact your oncology team immediately. Follow any stricter instructions […]
Tag Archives: Cancer Care
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Jul
Jul
Multiple Myeloma is a type of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, which are a part of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow. In this condition, abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably and affect the production of healthy blood cells. This can lead to symptoms such as bone pain, frequent infections, […]
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Jun
Jun
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer that affects the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell responsible for protecting the body from infections. In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, the bone marrow produces abnormal lymphocytes that do not function properly. These unhealthy cells multiply over time and accumulate in the […]
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Jun
Jun
Blood cancer is a serious health condition that affects the production and function of blood cells. Unlike many other cancers that form solid tumors, blood cancers usually develop in the bone marrow, blood, and lymphatic system. These cancers can affect the growth of normal blood cells, leading to problems with immunity, oxygen supply, and blood […]