Oncology and nephrology come together in patients who have cancer or are receiving cancer treatment. Some chemotherapy and targeted medicines, contrast dyes, 
Dehydration and the cancer itself can all affect the kidneys, while kidney disease in turn limits which cancer treatments are safe and how doses are set.
A nephrologist in Mumbai at Apex works with the oncology team so that cancer treatment can continue as safely as possible. This includes monitoring kidney function and electrolytes during treatment, adjusting doses and, when kidney function falls sharply, arranging dialysis. Risks include treatment delays, medicine side effects and the need for dialysis in severe kidney injury, which we discuss openly with the patient and family.

Apex provides the following onco-nephrology services:

• Kidney Monitoring During Cancer Treatment: Apex tracks kidney function and electrolytes in patients on chemotherapy and other cancer medicines.
• Acute Kidney Injury Management: Apex treats sudden kidney injury in patients with cancer, including short-term dialysis where required.
• Electrolyte Correction: Apex manages dangerous potassium, calcium and sodium disturbances linked to cancer and its treatment.
• Coordinated Care: Apex plans kidney care together with the oncology team.