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Stone in kidney
Found a stone of size 6.5 mm in kidney . Can it be removed in a patient undergoing chemotherapy ? She has undergone only first chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy is not a contraindication for stone removal.
If ur blood counts are normal and u don’t have any toxicities with chemotherapy U can go ahead with the procedure based on your urologists assessment.
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Preferably procedure to be done prior to next chemotherapy
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Dr. Deepti Sharma
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Stones can be removed while pt is on chemotherapy once CBC is fine.
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Dr. Raees Tonse
Oncologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You will need to see a urologist for further management
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