{"id":3520,"date":"2021-11-18T10:21:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T10:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=3520"},"modified":"2022-12-14T09:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:00:12","slug":"infections-during-cancer-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Infections During Chemotherapy\/Cancer Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The little cut in your body may not be severe, but keeping it untreated can lead to life-threatening. Several cancer patients lead to severe infection during chemotherapy and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/cancer-therapy\/\">cancer therapy<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Try to use proper medicine regarding chronic diseases treatment with necessary precautions; you can <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/\">order medicine online<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through drugstores in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#What_is_an_infection_in_cancer_treatment\" title=\"What is an infection in cancer treatment?\">What is an infection in cancer treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#What_causes_infection_during_chemotherapy\" title=\"What causes infection during chemotherapy?\">What causes infection during chemotherapy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_chemotherapy\" title=\"What are the symptoms of chemotherapy?\">What are the symptoms of chemotherapy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Working_tips_to_reduce_infection_risk_during_chemotherapy\" title=\"Working tips to reduce infection risk during chemotherapy\">Working tips to reduce infection risk during chemotherapy<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Maintaining_hygiene\" title=\"Maintaining hygiene\">Maintaining hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Get_vaccination\" title=\"Get vaccination\">Get vaccination<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Know_the_symptoms_of_infection\" title=\"Know the symptoms of infection\">Know the symptoms of infection<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Monitor_your_fever\" title=\"Monitor your fever\">Monitor your fever<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Consume_healthily_and_stay_hydrated\" title=\"Consume healthily and stay hydrated\">Consume healthily and stay hydrated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#What_infections_can_you_get_during_cancer_chemotherapy\" title=\"What infections can you get during cancer chemotherapy?\">What infections can you get during cancer chemotherapy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#drugs_to_prevent_infections_during_cancer_treatment\" title=\"drugs to prevent infections during cancer treatment\">drugs to prevent infections during cancer treatment<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/infections-during-cancer-treatment\/#Risk_factors_for_getting_an_infection_during_chemotherapy\" title=\"Risk factors for getting an infection during chemotherapy\">Risk factors for getting an infection during chemotherapy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_infection_in_cancer_treatment\"><\/span><strong>What is an infection in cancer treatment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An infection in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/preventinfections\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cancer treatment<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs when human immunity cannot fight off viruses, pathogens, and other bacteria. Usually, it is also called a germ and causes illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer treatment can produce immunity more effectively and reduce WBCs levels. If your cancer treatment is continuing, you have more chances to get the infection during chemotherapy. But all the infections can be treatable and life-threatening. If you have noticed any signs and symptoms, consult the specialists to treat the infections early.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_infection_during_chemotherapy\"><\/span><strong>What causes infection during chemotherapy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leading cause of chemotherapy, there will be changes in your treatment cycle. When the number of WBCs is deficient, you are at risk of infection. <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/get-rid-of-the-stress-and-anxiety-with-the-right-posture-shifts\/\">Anxiety<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, inadequate nutrition, and lacking sleep can weaken the immune system, producing infection more possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_chemotherapy\"><\/span><strong>What are the symptoms of chemotherapy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get an infection during chemotherapy almost anywhere in your body. Some common places include your mouth, skin, and lungs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs of an infection include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills or sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouth, throat sores, or a toothache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain near the anus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough or difficulty breathing normally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redness, swelling, or pain, especially around a cut or where you had surgery or a catheter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching in the vagina, sometimes with a discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_tips_to_reduce_infection_risk_during_chemotherapy\"><\/span><strong>Working tips to reduce infection risk during chemotherapy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some tips to reduce infection risk during chemotherapy and illness when your immune system is delicate due to cancer treatment. The best 5 tips to reduce infection risk that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining hygiene<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get vaccination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know the symptoms of infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monitor your fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat healthy food<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintaining_hygiene\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Maintaining hygiene<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash your hands regularly with soap before taking any meal, after touching your face, taking out the garbage, touching animals, and more. Also, try to carry sanitizer with you at public places or in crowd gatherings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_vaccination\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Get vaccination<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the flu shot vaccine as per the age, do not get the nasal mist flu vaccine without doctor consultation, including\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/hepatitis-b-what-is-it-and-how-does-one-get-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>hepatitis B vaccine<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and several other vaccines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_the_symptoms_of_infection\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Know the symptoms of infection<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consult the specialist if you have noticed any new symptoms or any severe symptoms. Try to take emergency medical help immediately if you face fever, cough, cold, stuffy nose, redness or vomiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_your_fever\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Monitor your fever<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are getting a fever during or after chemotherapy treatment, consult specialists in an emergency. Fever may be a critical sign that you have an infection, leading to life-threatening chemotherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consume_healthily_and_stay_hydrated\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Consume healthily and stay hydrated<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not share your meal, drinking glasses or other utensils. Avoid raw or undercooked meals. Staying hydrated or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/benefits-of-drinking-water-for-skin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>drinking water<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential to maintaining good health. Eat and drink simply purified juice or dairy products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_infections_can_you_get_during_cancer_chemotherapy\"><\/span><strong>What infections can you get during cancer chemotherapy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are infections that you can face during cancer treatment that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning or pain when passing urine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sores or white patches in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New cough or shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any new area of redness, tenderness, or swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shaking chills that may be followed by sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pus or yellowish discharge from an injury or other location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"drugs_to_prevent_infections_during_cancer_treatment\"><\/span><strong>drugs to prevent infections during cancer treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several drugs can be used during cancer treatment, including <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/cancer-therapy\/anzol-1mg\">Anastrozole <\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Anzol), <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/cancer-therapy\/imalek-100mg\">Imatinib mesylate (Imalek)<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and Methotrexate (Alltrex). Consult your specialists about the symptoms or any drugs care team. Talk to your cancer specialists doctors about what side effects you might undergo while using these therapies and how to handle the side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_for_getting_an_infection_during_chemotherapy\"><\/span><strong>Risk factors for getting an infection during chemotherapy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several risk factors produce your immune system more infected. Several treatments boost your chance of getting an infection during chemotherapy. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy and other cancer medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy includes the pelvis, legs, chest, or belly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow\/stem cell transplantation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some cancers, different cancer stages, and health-related issues can additionally increase your risk. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancers that influence the bone marrow, such as\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/types-and-different-staging-of-leukemia\/\">leukemia<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lymphoma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancers that have developed to the bone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other diseases include diabetes, kidney infection, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, liver illness, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different methods to prevent infections during cancer treatment. Consult the cancer care team or specialists regarding a medical emergency or during severe or any new symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The little cut in your body may not be severe, but keeping it untreated can lead to life-threatening. Several cancer patients lead to severe infection during chemotherapy and cancer therapy. 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