https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/40295#M1660 <P>As for temperature problems, that requires a log of sorts to be sure that you've got a problem. A one-time spike isn't a problem, but if it stays high for more than 48 hours or so, then I'd suggest a consultation with a medical professional. If that "consultation" can be safely accomplished in an other than face-to-face consultation is an area I wouldn't be too familiar with.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As for infection, that is definitely an area your doctor should be watching out for. Maybe I should write that as <EM>already watching out</EM> for. There are medications that can be used to fight infection.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>During my relapse last year I had a nasty infection and we had ourselves a mighty nasty battle to get that under control, but was successful. So no reason to panic, but certainly the doctor needs to be asked about that one.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>NOW, this thread is over a year old, so I don't know if this is even useful as a post, but I have the time, so I am posting. And this is a place where people might just go to find information and so the thread being over a year old as of my post isn't such a big issue. Just want site management to know I am aware that it is an older thread.</P> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 02:39:08 GMT M-Nyby 2022-12-24T02:39:08Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/38534#M1608 <P>Does anyone know how risky it is go outside when you have a fever and are undergoing chemo?</P><P>How can you check if you are strong enough to fight off any infection?</P> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:30:58 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/38534#M1608 Manfredi 2021-10-01T10:30:58Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/38535#M1609 <P>Hi Manfredi, fever is not good when you’re having chemo. If it gets to 38 you need to go to ED I think. Ring the health line if you’re worried &nbsp; Take care. Linda G&nbsp;</P> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:01:18 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/38535#M1609 LindaG 2021-10-01T12:01:18Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/40295#M1660 <P>As for temperature problems, that requires a log of sorts to be sure that you've got a problem. A one-time spike isn't a problem, but if it stays high for more than 48 hours or so, then I'd suggest a consultation with a medical professional. If that "consultation" can be safely accomplished in an other than face-to-face consultation is an area I wouldn't be too familiar with.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>As for infection, that is definitely an area your doctor should be watching out for. Maybe I should write that as <EM>already watching out</EM> for. There are medications that can be used to fight infection.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>During my relapse last year I had a nasty infection and we had ourselves a mighty nasty battle to get that under control, but was successful. So no reason to panic, but certainly the doctor needs to be asked about that one.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>NOW, this thread is over a year old, so I don't know if this is even useful as a post, but I have the time, so I am posting. And this is a place where people might just go to find information and so the thread being over a year old as of my post isn't such a big issue. Just want site management to know I am aware that it is an older thread.</P> Sat, 24 Dec 2022 02:39:08 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Living-with-and-beyond-cancer/living-under-chemo/m-p/40295#M1660 M-Nyby 2022-12-24T02:39:08Z