When Problems Can't Wait: the Emergency Room and Cancer
By Bayan Raji, Staff Writer
Complications of cancer and cancer treatment don't always have regard for doctor's office hours. Problems may arise any time of the day or night, and a medical emergency comes on suddenly.
For instance, under normal circumstances a fever might be a typical sign of illness and nothing to be alarmed about. However, for cancer patients with compromised immune systems, a fever of 101 degrees...