Hi I'm new to the group, I am PLS

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Hi I had my left kidney removed 9 weeks ago due to chromophobe cancer. I have back pain, fatigue, and stomach aches. I am recovering slowly. I was in a great deal of pain 4 months before I had surgery on February 1st 2021. I lost a lot of weight and I'm trying to gain it back , and I only weigh 82 lb and I'm five foot two inches. I have scoliosis and in my back and was seeing a chiropractor and my last visit was December 2020. I do not want to get another adjustment till the end of May. I am not driving yet but I will have to go to the bank the last week in April. Can anyone tell me about the incidence of back pain related to a nephrectomy. I still have that adrenal gland. Thank you. PLS

  • Hello . Welcome to the kidney cancer group. Personally, I don't know much about chromophobe cancer but I know there are ppl in the group who do, so hopefully they'll come forward with more info, if needed.

    I don't think your back pains necessarily to do with the nephrectomy but it might b worth mentioning to the oncologist or asking your cancer nurse specialist? They should b able to tell you if it's related or to do with your other health problems. It's also worth posing to ' ask s nurse" on the site here, tho allow a couple of days for them to answer as they're all volunteers.

    Do let us know how you get on pls,

    Sue

    Fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Once we know what we're facing, we find the strength to deal with it.