Infection
Patients who are receiving chemotherapy or are at risk of immunosuppression that have any signs/symptoms of infection, should be referred to the advice line for assessment even if they do not have a fever.
Symptoms
Generally well with localised signs of infection.
Advice
Contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
Symptoms
Generally unwell with signs/symptoms of infection.
Advice
If there are signs of severe symptomatic infection consider possible life threatening sepsis and dial 999 for URGENT Emergency Department assessment.
If you are confident that they do not have sepsis, contact the Acute Oncology Helpline immediately:
(Mon-Fri 9-5): 07831 147653
Out of hours: 0208 672 1255 ask for the oncology out of hours service
