what is considered a temperature for someone receiving chemotherapy?My mom is receiving chemotherapy and I know there is certain temperature that is considered a fever which could indicate infection - but I can't find the paper that has the temp. I'm afraid she may be sick and don't know whether to contact the doctor. I appreciate any help you can give me!
Answer by hecla 1
if she has a temp over 100, contact the Dr
Answer by crosscountryrunnerxo
It is usually anything above 100.5 for cancer patients.
As soon as your temperature hits that, then you have to go to the ER (call the hospital first to let them know you are coming).
But if you fear your mom has an infection, bring her to the hospital right away. Better safe than sorry.
Answer by midnightmoon62
Some say 100 others say 100.5.
I would like to make a couple comments the others did not however. First, call the oncologist before you take them to the ER. You should have an after hours number to call. Depending on the blood counts, it could be very unwise to go into the er.
But, that 100 is based on the avg temp of 98.6. That is only the average normal temp. What I am getting ready to say only applies if the patient has a different normal temp. If for some reason your patient has a different normal temp, the point where you need to call is 2 degrees above the normal.
I bring this up because my normal temp is 95-96. At 98.6, I am actually running a fever. I have ran into an issue there because the avg normal is the same temp that I am running a fever.
Answer by let.the.blood.flow
it just depends. when im on chemo,
my doctor waits until mine is at least 103 before admiting me to the hospital.
it just depends on what your moms normal temp is.
Answer by Britt E
My advice is that any time you are in doubt or have a question call the doctor. Don't second guess yourself. With my son (who has leukemia) a fever is anything over 100.4
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