Potential
Emergency | When to Call Your Doctor
Ask your doctor for guidance on what
constitutes a medical emergency,
when you should call,
and the actions you should take!
When to call your doctor or nurse - general guidelines
Potential Indications of an Emergency (CALL 911)
Difficulty breathing , or you suspect an acute allergic reaction
Chest
pain, pressure, tightening
New
onset of severe pain
Visual
changes: blurred vision, loss of vision, partial loss of vision
Numbness and tingling in arms and legs that won’t go away
Inability to swallow
Sudden onset of confusion, disorientation, memory loss
High
fever (101 or higher) – particularly if you are immune suppressed
Reasons to Contact Your Doctor - general guidelines
When there is doubt about the significance of a
new symptom or side effect,
let your
doctor or nurse decide.
Call if you experience:
 | Change in ability to walk
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| Difficulty or burning when urinating
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Excessive bleeding or unusual bruising
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Fevers or chills (if temperature is over 100.5° F)
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Inability to swallow
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Mouth sores
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Nausea or vomiting and/or diarrhea for more than 24
hours
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New onset of pain that is not relieved by current
medications
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| Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea for more than 2
days
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Neuropathy (numbness) or ringing in the ear
NOTE: The half life of Vincristine (how long it stays active in
the body) and perhaps other chemo drugs can vary significantly from
patient to patient. Therefore your doctor will need honest
feedback from you about symptoms in order to adjust the dosing
if necessary.
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Persistent or severe headache
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When there is a significant change in bowel
movements.
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