Can iron deficiency anemia consider normal response to post- nephrectomy for clear cell renal cancer without metastasis?

No.: I would be looking for another cause if you have iron deficiency anemia. If you have one functioning kidney, you are probably making enough erythropoietin (which is important in regulating red cell production) but a low EPO level would give you a different kind of anemia. Usually iron deficiency anemia in a 60 year old male is due to some sort of blood loss, assuming a normal diet.

No: Unilateral nephrectomy does not cause iron deficiency. You may take over the counter iron supplements, however, since you need regular follow-ups following your surgery, you should consult your doctor at the next appointment.