Review

Nature Clinical Practice Nephrology (2007) 3, 669-678
doi:10.1038/ncpneph0622  
Received 29 December 2006 | Accepted 29 June 2007

Renal disease in patients with cancer

Kevin W Finkel* and John R Foringer

Correspondence *University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, 6431 Fannin Suite 4.148, Houston, TX 77030, USA

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 kevin.w.finkel@uth.tmc.edu

There are several renal syndromes that are unique to patients with cancer, being caused either by the cancer itself or by its treatment. This Review provides nephrologists—who are essential members of the multidisciplinary team that cares for patients with malignancy—with an overview of these syndromes. The article is divided into sections that deal with the renal impact of different cancer types, interventions, and commonly used chemotherapeutic and biological agents.

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