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Patti_J
7 years agoMember
Fever with Palbociclib
I am not sure whether I should worry about it but at the moment I have a temperature of 38.1°C. I take Palbociclib. I am very hot but I feel very cold. I am also very sleepy.
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- Blossom1961MemberHow are you today @Patti J?Sign in to react to this post
- Giovanna_BCNAMemberHello @PattiJ @KatyJoy is right make sure you seek medical attention.Sign in to react to this post
- KatyJoyMember@"Patti J", I am also taking palbociclib. This drug suppresses immunity in a similar way to chemotherapy drugs, therefore, we are at higher risk of infection than average. A temperature of 38.1 means you should see a doctor. Please let us know how you go, wishing you the very best
KateSign in to react to this post - Blossom1961MemberI went to emergency with a low temp of 34.8 and felt clammy. They told me to go in when I called first. Once there they took some blood, hooked me up to monitors and then sent me home as soon as my temp came up to 36. They were not interested in what caused it. Keep checking your temp and if it goes higher, call them again.Sign in to react to this post
- Patti_JMemberApparently I am not sick enough. How do they know?Sign in to react to this post
- Blossom1961Member@Patti J once your temp hits 38 you need to act. Ring the oncology unit at the hospital and they will advise. Infections can’t be played with when you are having chemo.Sign in to react to this post