Chemotherapy and kidney disease

[stoicmother]

Hi, I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been through chemo with kidney disease please. Wondering what to expect at the end of my treatment. The oncologist has ordered a nuclear scan (had one about 7 years ago when my kidney damage was found which showed left kidney not doing much of the work but right compensating well. My GFR has been hovering between 55-60 for last 5 years. I am age 50 and just diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.

Chemo and immunotherapy started yesterday, a gruelling regime of weekly treatment for 3 months followed by 3 weekly. I know the oncologist will keep a close eye on my bloods as the immunotherapy especially is known for toxicity to organs. I just wondered what to expect and if anyone has been through this please? My treatment is Keytruda, Paxlitaxol, and Carboplatin. Thanks so much for reading

[drmind]

I know nothing about chemotherapy and how it may effect your kidneys, but I wanted to step in to wish you well for a positive treatment result and eventually a speedy recovery. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.

[GoodHealthIsAJourney]

I wish I had something to add, but I don't. ☹️ I just want to wish you well, and hope you come back and keep us updated on your progress. 🙏

[stoicmother]

Thanks guys, I will definitely do that. I am having regular bloods taken before each cycle of chemo. Thank you for your replies and good wishes

[Toyfox]

I was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis 17 years ago. I had chemotherapy for the first 2 years!

I was expecting side effects because I have always heard about people having nausea or something like that with chemotherapy.

However, I didn't experience any side effects at all and the treatment was very successful. The Lupus has been in remission and I have managed to slow the progression of the Kidney Disease with the help of all the wonderful people on this forum.

Sending best wishes and positive thoughts!

[stoicmother in reply to Toyfox]

Oh my goodness, that’s wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing your inspiring and incredibly positive experience. I agree this forum is so helpful, thanks guys.