Overview
Aging population, rising incidence of cancer worldwide, and the increasing complexity of medical and surgical cancer treatments require multidisciplinary efforts directed at improving outcomes of patients with cancer.
The Center for Onco-Nephrology at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute was established to coordinate and optimize kidney care for oncology patients based on the models developed at leading cancer centers in the US.
The center provides timely consultations for oncology patients aimed at minimizing cancer treatment disruption in the event of potential toxicities and expediting cancer treatment in patients with pre-existing kidney disease. We also aim to increase access of kidney disease patients to novel cancer therapies in the rapidly changing world of oncology.
What We Treat
The Onco-Nephrology Clinic addresses a wide array of kidney-related pathology that commonly arise in patients undergoing cancer treatment, including:
- Evaluation and treatment of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and proteinuria resulting from chemotherapy, radiation and surgical cancer treatments.
- Evaluation and treatment of patients with pre-existing kidney disease or hypertension who require cancer treatment.
- Evaluation and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disturbances associated with cancer therapies.
- Coordination of immunosuppression management in kidney transplant recipients that develop cancer.
- Accurate eGFR assessment for drug dosing in CKD patients.
- Prompt placement of central lines for any purpose, in collaboration with the Interventional Nephrology Center.
- Evaluation and management of new-onset hypertension following cancer treatment.
- Assessing kidney involvement in patients with multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy and amyloidosis.
Appointments & Locations
To make an appointment with one of our specialists, please call 216.444.6771
Locations
In Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, appointments are available at the following locations:
