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Can Someone With Unilateral Renal Agenesis Withstand The Rigors Of Chemotherapy?
A person was suffering from ovary cancer. The ovaries had been removed successfully, but according to doctors, to remove the cancer completely the patient has to undergo Chemotherapy. But the problem is, patient has one kidney by birth. will this be a shortcoming in her treatment?
Wed, 25 Sep 2019
Hello,
The malignant cancer of ovary treated by surgery plus chemotherapy.
So she need to be given chemotherapy although having one kidney.
Her kidney profile reports along with egfr estimation needs to be chcekd while giving chemotherapy.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
The malignant cancer of ovary treated by surgery plus chemotherapy.
So she need to be given chemotherapy although having one kidney.
Her kidney profile reports along with egfr estimation needs to be chcekd while giving chemotherapy.
Hope this will help you.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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