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Cancer patient having fever. what can i do to help him?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Tylenol/motrin/PCP: This is complicated, but the short answer is i would use tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin and take him to the doctor. I would be more concerned if they were currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Fever: If you currently are on chemo and you have fever- -especially if you have a significant low white cells and have a temperature of 100.4 or more, you will need to call your oncologist immediately or er. Febrile neutropenia is a serious condition. If you are not currently on chemo, and if your white cell is fine and fever is only low grade-you may take tylenol/nsaids-and pcp if not getting better.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Call Oncologist: It is important to contact his oncologist about a fever. His immune system may be suppressed and any infection needs to be dealt with promptly.
Answered 1/13/2013
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