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@shmerdloff

Thanks so much.
I didn't. I am on big doses of augmentin and cipro. They are working. Temperature went down, not normal yet but stable. My wife and I discussed this, having past experience. It was late at night. Hospital is a distance. My MD would not be available. The covering, and hospital would not take any chances, and per protocol, would admit me-probably for a week (sepsis awareness) as happened last time. My MD told me 100.4° and "go." We also agreed that staying out of the bacteria and virus infected hospital (MRSA) and being isolated at home is best. It's an excellent hospital, but as last time, some things cannot be avoided.
I realize I can be criticized for going againt medical directive, but as long as I am on antibiotics and neulasta (which I'd get in the hospital to fight my own internal bacteria), and the temperature is stable, I am best isolated at home. Bloods tomorrow, appt. MD, Monday. Thanks again.

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I agree with staying out of a hospital setting if you can avoid it. While they’re safe harbors for us when we need them, they’re also safe harbors for sneaky bacteria. As long as you’re on antibiotics and your fever is going down, that’s encouraging. Having had this experience myself a couple of times, it’s still good to let your oncologist know that you have a fever…I’m that little gnat buzzing around your head. LOL.
If you don’t mind my asking, what is your cancer diagnosis?