Cancer Research UK main site
Cancer Chat | Cancer Research UK

Cancer Chat | Cancer Research UK

  • Search forum
  • Home
  • Categories
  • Forum Help
  • More
  • Cancel

Welcome to Cancer Chat

Cancer Research UK's support forum where members can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences, or ask a question to our friendly team of cancer specialist nurses.

Join Sign in
Safe place to connect

Safe place to connect

Fully moderated

Fully moderated

Completely anonymous

Completely anonymous

Explore some of the forum categories

Living with cancer

Living with cancer

Your space to discuss the impact of living with cancer. It can help to share with people who understand.

> Explore this category

Caring for someone with cancer

Caring for someone with cancer

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

> Explore this category

Ask the nurses

Ask the nurses

If you have a question for our Cancer Research UK Nurses, you can ask it here.

> Explore this category

"Sometimes just knowing that someone has survived having had cancer, has survived losing someone close to cancer, or is living a quality life with cancer, is enough to bring a glimmer of hope to people in what can be very dark days and long nights".

Cancer Chat member

Browse categories
  • Introduce yourself

  • Ask the nurses

  • Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms

  • Newly diagnosed

  • Living with cancer

  • Money, Work & Travel

  • Caring for someone with cancer

  • Diagnosed with cancer at a young age

  • Dying with cancer

  • Moving on

  • Coping with loss

Get involved with CRUK
  • CRUK News and Updates

  • How you can help Cancer Research UK

  • Take part in studies and research

  • Your fundraising

Latest Forum Discussions
  • Discussion

    Hi guys - diagnosed with stage 3 oesophageal cancer in December 2024. Two years later and I'm now cancer free. Stay positive everyone

    Started by Was_poorly in Introduce yourself
    311 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 1 hour ago
    from Was_poorly
  • Discussion

    Non small cell lung cancer stage 2

    Started by Sween in Introduce yourself
    29 views
    0 replies
    Started 2 hours ago
    from Sween
  • Discussion

    My friend is dying and I don’t know what to do

    Started by OrangeAutumn in Coping with loss
    108 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Vaginal bleeding after bowel movement

    Started by Mum43 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    47 views
    0 replies
    Started 4 hours ago
    from Mum43
  • Discussion

    Hello new here: secondary breast cancer stage 4

    Started by Tigger81 in Introduce yourself
    58 views
    0 replies
    Started 5 hours ago
    from Tigger81
  • Discussion

    Glioblastoma - Coping with uncertainty

    Started by Michele321 in Caring for someone with cancer
    44 views
    0 replies
    Started 5 hours ago
    from Michele321
  • Discussion

    New patient: diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour highly aggressive in my rectum

    Started by AOJ in Living with cancer
    45 views
    0 replies
    Started 5 hours ago
    from AOJ
  • Discussion

    Cervical ectropion

    Started by Caseyleabs in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    13803 views
    30 replies
    Last Reply 7 hours ago
    from Smellyw
  • Discussion

    2 week referral - head and neck cancer

    Started by Rosepetals1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    45 views
    0 replies
    Started 7 hours ago
    from Rosepetals1
  • Discussion

    Humour

    Started by Begum in Introduce yourself
    342 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply 9 hours ago
    from Begum
  • Discussion

    Hey, I'm new to this - was diagnosed with uterine cancer 5 weeks ago. Had a total hysterectomy and waiting for pathology results. I'm so scared it's spread

    Started by MrsBe in Introduce yourself
    155 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 10 hours ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Possible uterine sarcoma - I'll be having an appointment with oncology tomorrow to find out more. Has anyone else been through this?

    Started by Clarebear84 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    73 views
    0 replies
    Started 10 hours ago
    from Clarebear84
>

Need help using the forum?

Your friendly team of moderators are on duty 365 days a year. They keep the forum safe and supportive, in keeping with our community guidelines. Get in touch!

> Forum rules, Terms and Conditions
> About Cancer Chat
Contact a moderator

Speak to a nurse

  • Nurse Helpline
    0808 800 4040
  • Questions about cancer? Call freephone
    9 to 5 Monday to Friday or email us

Quick links

  • Find local shops
  • Shop online
  • Contact us
  • Jobs

Follow us

  • Like Cancer Research UK on Facebook
  • Follow Cancer Research UK on Twitter
  • Follow Cancer Research UK on Instagram
  • Connect with Cancer Research UK on LinkedIn
  • Subscribe to Cancer Research UK on YouTube
  • About our information
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
Registered with Fundraising Regulator (logo)
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ.