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Cancer and fever

Causes of fever

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

Does cancer cause fever?

It's not fully understood why certain cancers cause fevers and others don't. It's thought that some cancers may produce things like toxins that cause fever.

Infections and cancer

Fever can be caused by infection. Find out what can be done to control and treat your fever.

Other causes of fever

Apart from your cancer treatment, there are a number of other reasons why you might get a fever when you have cancer.

Last reviewed: 09 Feb 2023

Next review due: 09 Feb 2026

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