Infections and cancer
Fever can be caused by infection. Find out what symptoms to look out for, the different types and what can be done to control and treat your fever.
Infection during or after cancer treatment
Having cancer or treatment for cancer can weaken your immune system. This makes it more likely that you will pick up an infection and develop a fever.
Symptoms of infection
Fever can be one of the first symptoms of an infection somewhere in your body. Infections can sometimes be life threatening. Contact your healthcare team immediately if you think you might have an infection.
Types of infections
Cancer and cancer treatments can make it more likely for you to get an infection. There are many different types of infections.
