Temperature below 34 degrees

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Hi my friend has pancreatic cancer stage 4 and is having chemo her temperature is registering 34 degrees she wants to know if she should call hospital and be concerned 

  • Hi Besties,

    Thank you for getting in touch with us. I’m Alison one of the Cancer Information Nurses who works on the support line here at Macmillan.

    A low temperature can be a sign of sepsis, so it’s important that your friend is assessed today. They should have been given a contact number to call with any issues during treatment. If they can’t get hold of anyone, please don’t hesitate to call 111, or 999 if their condition is worsening.

    I hope this information is helpful.

     

    Best wishes

    Alison P

    Cancer Information Nurse