Lab results show that he does not have sepsis. I guess the fever is just from the chemo. I researched chemo fever and it is a disorder that usually means an infection is present. Don't know what to think at this point.
Chemotherapy often leads to a reduced white blood cell count, called neutropenia. This condition causes the patient's body to be less effective at fighting off infection. Neutropenic fever is common in chemotherapy patients. Fever can indicate infection.
An infection or sepsis can happen at any time. However, when your body has very low levels of a certain type of white blood cell (neutrophils), your risk of getting an infection that can lead to sepsis increases. This condition is a common side effect of chemo called neutropenia.
Chemotherapy often leads to a reduced white blood cell count, called neutropenia. This condition causes the patient's body to be less effective at fighting off infection. Neutropenic fever is common in chemotherapy patients. Fever can indicate infection.
An infection or sepsis can happen at any time. However, when your body has very low levels of a certain type of white blood cell (neutrophils), your risk of getting an infection that can lead to sepsis increases. This condition is a common side effect of chemo called neutropenia.
He used his PEG tube for the first time with a protein drink. He threw up when he tried to swallow it so agreed to use the tube. He is still able to swallow with little discomfort. However, his taste buds are starting to reject food. His sense of smell has not yet been affected. He'll get used to it in time as everything will have to go into the tube as the radiation kicks in.
He really should not be rocking. LOL
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