Warning Signs - When to Call Your Doctor or Oncologist

Please call your local doctor, CPMC oncologist, or CPMC nurse if any of the following occurs:

• Exposure to chickenpox, shingles, measles, rubella or hepatitis


• Mouth sores


• Earache, cold, flu or sore throat


• Constant headache, nausea, vomiting, rash or itching


• Fainting


• Any increase in bruising, paleness, bleeding, petechiae (pinpoint red spots on the skin) or weight loss


• Any major changes in condition or your child "looks sick"


• Substantial decrease in drinking liquids with subsequent decrease in urination

When you call it's helpful to have the following information:

• Your child's diagnosis and medical record number


• The name of your oncology doctor


• The name of our oncology nurse


• Description of the current problem and how long it has lasted


• Your child's last blood count (for example: Hgb, WBC with Se2s, bands and platelet count)


• Date and name of last chemotherapy