|  | Chemotherapy is pretty toxic stuff. When the cancerous cells die they release high levels of uric acid. Our bodies makes this waste product normally but in the quantities produced during chemotherapy it is poisonous and can damage the kidneys. If this is a problem for you, you will be given a drug to protect the kidneys. It is also very important that you drink plenty of fluid to prevent damage to your kidneys. |
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| | The gpnotebook gives a detailed scientific explanation of how chemotherapy can affect the kidneys.
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