Content Overview 
- Summary
- Coping Tips For Daily Life During Chemotherapy
- Side Effects: What To Expect And What To Do About Them
- Pregnancy During Chemotherapy
- Family, Friends And Chemotherapy
- Caregivers And Chemotherapy
- If Your Platelet Count Is Low: Steps To Reduce Risk Of Problems During Chemotherapy
- How To Lower Your Risk Of Infection During Chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy And Nutrition
- Symptoms Of Infection To Watch For During Chemotherapy
- Tips To Make The Process Of Getting Chemotherapy Easier
- Chemotherapy And Vitamins
- Daily And Work Life
- Safety Precautions To Anticipate Your Healthcare Providers Will Take During Chemotherapy
- Weight Loss Or Gain During Chemotherapy
- Exercise During Chemotherapy Treatment
- Before And During The Actual Infusion
Chemotherapy: What To Do While In Treatment
Symptoms Of Infection To Watch For During Chemotherapy
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Even if you are being extra careful, your body may not be able to fight infections when your white blood cell count is low. Be alert to the signs and symptoms that you might have an infection and check your body regularly for signs, paying special attention to your eyes, nose, mouth, and genital and rectal areas. The symptoms of infection include:
- Fever of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or greater when your temperature is taken by mouth
- Chills
- Sweating
- Loose stools (This can also be a side effect of chemotherapy.)
- A burning feeling when you urinate
- A severe cough or sore throat
- Unusual vaginal discharge or itching
- Redness, swelling, or tenderness, especially around a wound, sore, pimple, intravenous catheter site, or vascular access device
- Abdominal pain
Report any signs of infection to your doctor immediately. If you have a fever, don't use aspirin, acetaminophen, or any other medicine to bring your temperature down without first checking with your doctor.
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