cancer therapies can affect the kidneys through different mechanisms.
Oncology teams account for
these risks when selecting treatments and may use blood tests, dose adjustments, hydration protocols or other measures to reduce complications.
The kidney risk of a cancer medicine should always be considered alongside its potential life-saving benefit.
Lithium
Lithium is an important treatment for bipolar disorder and certain other psychiatric conditions, but it requires careful monitoring.
The kidneys remove lithium from the body, and excessive blood concentrations can become toxic. Long-term lithium treatment can also
