Hello @TaraJ ,
Sorry you've had to go through this, it's not fun.
I had bc last year, double mastecomy, no chemo or rad but this year an aggressive cancer was found in my right ureter ( tube from kidney to bladder ) they thought it was just there but after having right kidney and ureter removed last Monday ( one week ago) he found it had invaded muscle around tube ( don't be frightened, this is just me,not everyone gets this) it's because it's a very aggressive cancer.
But want you to know I didn't have much pain, just tired.
If it was me I'd go for the part kidney removal, any part of kidney retained is better than none.
We can carry on normally with just one actually. :)
Try not to stress, just trust your surgeon.They do know what's best, and the nurses.
I'm about to go for a scan to see if all ok then I can have catheter thing removed that's been bypassing my bladder ( I think.)
If you want to PM me please do, if you want to ask anything don't hesitate.
My heart goes out to you, you've had a tough time, but we're all here for you and you'll beat this
Hugs,
Cindi xx <3