Cancer and fever

Having a fever means your body temperature is higher than normal. Something inside your body, such as an infection, has caused your temperature to rise.

A number of things can cause fever. This can include some cancers, drugs, and other treatments.

Treating a fever depends on what is causing your fever. Treating the symptoms of fever can also help you feel more comfortable.

Sepsis is a serious complication of an infection that can be life threatening. Fever might be the first sign of an infection, or you might have other symptoms.

There are lots of organisations, support groups and helpful books to help you cope with symptoms and side effects caused by cancer and its treatment.