Lump in the left side flank between ribs and hip

Really concerned my drs aren't taking this seriously knowing my history this started two yrs ago when I became out of breath then topain in my left side over time I slowly developed a lump which hS grown twice since am tied all the time or feel unwell pain is bad at night and in the day soon as my pain relief wears off its back unbarrable pain my blood pressure was 180 yesterday I have night sweats all pointing to kidney cancer iv dropped wieght from an 18 to 16 can only eat little bits of food the drs and hospital keep fobbing it of even though they say its now noticeable I don't know what to do anymore iv bleed from my back end had blood in my warter comes and goes any one else had this and was it cancer ? Thanks Kathryn 

                                                                               

  • Hello Rauralbird

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health concerns and that despite having attended appointments with your GP and at the hospital you're no further forward with a diagnosis. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious and worried. 

    It's disappointing to hear that you don't feel the doctors are taking your symptoms seriously. It may be that you want to consider raising a concern with your GP surgery. The Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman has information about how you can do this. If you want to raise concerns about the hospital appointments you've had then you can contact the hospital PALS team as it's part of their role to help resolve concerns or problems when you're using the NHS. 

    I do hope that you're able to get some support and assurance regarding your symptoms soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator