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Fever During Chemotherapy Understanding Febrile Neutropenia and When to Seek Urgent Care

Nurse checking a chemotherapy patient’s temperature with a non-contact forehead thermometer.

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 […]