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Blood and protein in urine

Purple Gardener
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I've been told I have 'a lot' of blood and protein in my urine. What does this mean and what are the implications?

I have had 8 of 12 chemo sessions following removal of 10 cms of cancer from my right breast. I have had just about every side effect possible and this is the latest.

Once the chemo is finished I then have radiotherapy, not sure how many yet.

At the moment my main concern is my kidneys, therefore as much information and advice as possible would be greatly appreciated 

Kind regards 

Purple Gardener 

  • Dear Purple Gardener

    Thank you for contacting us here at Macmillan Cancer Support.  My name is Rae and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists.

    We are sorry to hear that you have had lots of side effects from treatment for your breast cancer.  Chemotherapy can cause many side effects, and it can affect your kidneys.  You will have regular blood tests to monitor this. 

    You have not let us know which chemotherapy you are receiving, so it is difficult for us to give you specific information regarding the treatment you are receiving.  Our main concern is that you are as well as you can be and if you are having ongoing symptoms, you should always contact your breast cancer team or call the chemotherapy unit or contact details given if you are unwell.

    We also do not have access to your medical notes, so again it is difficult to what ‘a lot’ of blood and protein means in your case and what the implications are.  We would suggest that you call your team today to discuss.  Have you been allocated a Clinical Nurse Specialist that you can talk to?

    Going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can bring with it many emotions.  It is important that you seek help with these if you feel they are affecting how you cope with daily life.

    Please do contact us here on the support line if you would like to talk through any of the above information further.

    Best wishes

     

    Rae, Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

     

    You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.

     

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