Elderly cancer patient found feverish and disoriented, Newport TN


A 75-year-old male cancer patient was found feverish and confused at a location near TN-160. His wife reported his condition and was advised that he needed urgent evaluation by his oncologist at Morristown Hamblen.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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531, your respondent to near TN-160.
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Near TN-160.
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For a 75-year-old male, 175 pounds, cancer patient,
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his wife stated he woke up with a fever and very disoriented.
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She said his oncologist said that if that happened, that he needed to see him immediately at Morristown Hamblen. I told her that would be paramedic's discretion. Your run number is 6234.
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Location mentioned:
Near TN-160, Newport, TN 37821
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