when you check in tell them that your doctor told you to come to the emergency room since a fever is an emergency when receiving chemotherapy. this may be an indication of an infection. cancer patients receiving chemotherapy should not sit in a waiting room for a long time. while you are receiving chemotherapy fever may be a sign of infection. infections can become serious and even life threatening very quickly. visit www. preventcancerinfections. org to learn about the steps you can take to prevent an infection during your chemotherapy treatment.
i am on chemotherapy and have a fever. my doctor said to go to the emergency room. what do i tell them when i arrive?