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To treat a fever, you need to know what is causing it. If you
develop a fever, your doctor will want to examine you and ask
you a number of questions. This is so they can find out the
exact cause of the fever and treat it in the best way. They are
likely to ask such things as - When did the fever start? - What
symptoms do you have? - What cancer treatments are you having? -
How long is it since your last treatment? - Do you have any
difficulty passing urine or opening your bowels? - What
medications are you taking? - Do you have any pain? If so,
where? - Do you have any lines into your veins (for example a
PICC line or central line)? - Do you have any tubes or
catheters? - Is the fever there all the time, or does it come
and go? - Do you have night sweats? - Do you have any wounds
that have not completely healed? - Do you have any other
illnesses? Your doctor will examine you if they sus