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Reduced Kidney Function
This may be temporary or permanent. Amino acid infusion is used during treatment to reduce this risk. It is also important to stay well-hydrated before, on the day of, and after your treatment.
RLT May Also Cause:
Nausea: RLT can make you feel sick, typically only on the day of the treatment. This may be more related to the amino acid infusion than the RLT itself. You will be offered anti-sickness medication before the treatment starts to help prevent this, along with a prescription to take home if needed. Pain: You may experience increased pain due to inflammation of the tumour in response to being targeted. This usually resolves within 72 hours after treatment. You may be prescribed a low dose of a steroid (anti-inflammatory) medication to help reduce this risk. During treatment, it may be beneficial to discuss with your specialist team about increasing the dose, frequency, and/or type of pain relief to manage this. Some patients find that their pain eases during (and after) treatment.
For further information on this subject, you may wish to visit section 2 of our Virtual Patient Handbook by scanning the QR code below:
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