My husband has been on Gemzar for pancreatic cancer.  He has not had it for about two weeks due to his low platelets, 72,000.  He now has a low grade fever.  His WBC and lymphocytes are fine.  Can the decreased platelets be associated with a low grade fever?
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. No, low platelets has nothing to do with the low grade fever. There are many reasons for low grade fever. But looking into your case I think the reason for low grade fever is the cancer cathexis. Neoplastic syn Chat Doctor. So you can take the tablet paracetamol under your doctors' guidance whenever you are having fever. It will 