Freaking out

Have had a temp of 99.5 last 2 days and woke up at 101.6 this morning. Am freaking out that it's cancer or something serious as this is the first time I've had a fever in over 15 years. It gives me some calm that my son has the same and we both have a bad cough but the worst thinking is killing me and fear of death is taking over

JG,

Remember the old medical adage (given to med students for diagnosing purposes)

"When hearing hoof beats, think horses, not Zebras." In other words...assume the most common and likely cause.

Only your anxiety points to anything other than a run of the mill virus.

Hoping you and your son feel better really soon.

S.C.