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My mom has pancreatic cancer. recently developed low-grade fever and coughs. few family members have cold. could her cough and fever be more then cold?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: It could be pneumonia. Her physician can tell. She should be seen.

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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You do: Not mention treatment, but a person being treated for cancer needs to be checked for changes in temperature and cough even if everyone has a cold. Many treatments lower neutrophil counts pedisposing to bacterial infections.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 7/5/2013

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A member asked:

My mom has pancreatic cancer. recently developed low-grade fever and coughs. few family members have cold. could her cough and fever be more then cold?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Rao and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

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