Septic shock among cancer patients admitted to the ICU has a mortality rate similar to that reported for mixed populations, and it is particularly increased when hepatic or respiratory dysfunction develop. Neutropenia on admission does not seem to modify outcome.

In-hospital and 1-year mortality increased with septic syndrome severity, prior functional status, and organ failure.

Mortality and progression to septic shock increased as more SIRS criteria were met on admission. SIRS stages could serve as a risk-assessing model in febrile neutropenic patients.

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