I was diagnosed with cervical cancer jan 2020 had a hysterectomy and radiotherapy.
Jan 2021 i started getting pains in my lower back and left hip I had various scans and doctor appointments which basically came back as nothing I felt the doc felt I was wasting there time.
I went to A&E twice both times sent home with pain medication the 2nd time in a&e i had act scan as the doctor told me she thought it was my kidneys not my back that was in pain.
Turns out I had a blocked left kidney and was put forward for a stent to be placed in my left kidney.
The day of the stent came but was cancelled at the hospital due to a urine infection I by this time was in excruciating pain every day.
A week later I was in my car when I had to pull over quickly and get out almost collapsed,a very kind man called an ambulance.
After sitting in triage at the hospital for 3 hours in pain the results came back I had gone in to kidney failer on the left side.
I hasten to add they pretty quickly got me to a ward for emergency stent,the blockage of the kidney I found out is cancer.
I have been in so much pain since the op of the stent and cancer diagnosis this time round has knocked me for 6.
I'm so depressed I cry at anything I'm not coping at all
I've even felt I want to end my life ,I'm am really struggling I live alone but do have a daughter who is close by who comes to see me every other day or so.
I'm still in pain I can't walk hardly and am unable to drive due to the pain.
Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community but sorry you see the need to join us. I am also so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis indeed brings confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Online Community is organised into dedicated support groups and I see you have joined our supportive Kidney cancer group, this is a good place where you will connect with others walking the same journey. Follow the above link then introduce yourself, post questions or just join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
Sending welcoming hugs, B xx 
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