The work of qualitative research - followed phenomenological concepts of Heidegger, was the object the Experiences of patients with chronic renal failure on hemodialysis about your illness. Done in public hospital Trujillo, 10 participants took part interview being used. Were classified six units of meaning: Inadequate treatment despite knowing about diabetes mellitus type 2, hypertension and other renal diseases causes of chronic renal failure; feelings of sadness and depression at the news of having the disease because you know you never will heal and die anytime; anxiety and fear of complications and side effects, so resignation and acceptance of their illness and move forward in your life as best decision; make a commitment to care by treating and caring for each other for control of the disease and incorporating the hemodialysis machine in your life; the family is an important suppo...