Chemo Fever = Danger!

The most important thing to remember with this chemo is:

If you develop a fever over 30 degrees Celsius you must go to the hospital emergency RIGHT away. Pack an overnight bag, go to the triage nurse and tell her you're on chemo.

If you ignore a fever for 24 hours it is VERY dangerous. You need to see a physician within 8 hours of getting a fever.

There is a 10-15% chance a fever will occur in the first round of chemo.

And a few more interesting chemo tidbits:

• Chemo takes away your taste for a week
  
  
• The first week of chemo will be very low key
  
  
• BUT - you must keep active - walking is great
  
  
• It can cause ridges in your nails and fluid retention in your legs