Organ Transplants Support Group
An organ transplant is the transplantation of a whole or partial organ from one body to another (or from a donor site on the patient's own body), for the purpose of replacing the recipient's damaged or failing organ with a working one from the donor site. Organ donors can be living, or deceased (previously referred to as cadaveric)... Types of transplants include:...
I donated a kidney nearly 11 years ago. I have had NO problems from the remaining kidney. I am awaiting the results of tests for breast cancer and am very concerned about the possibility of kidney damage from chemo and other treatments. Has anyone gone through cancer treatment with only one kidney. If so, can you tell me what to look out for and ways to reduce my risks? I'm afraid just counting on the doctors to monitor and adjust treatments for problems as they arise seems like a bad idea since it means the adjustment comes after the problem already exists.
Any input would be appreciated.
Any input would be appreciated.
I was told when they discovered I was born with one kidney that a person only needs one. I've led a pretty healthy lifestyle and in spite of the liver disease and transplant, my kidney numbers are all good!
My best to you. I wanted to write because I really worried about this too. xo