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

    Cancer and tattoos. Can I get them after treatment?

    Started by stoneripple in Moving on
    1198 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    New Member

    Started by Loveness.M in Introduce yourself
    245 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Swelling after double mastectomy.

    Started by Jo-p in Introduce yourself
    977 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Tonsil cancer and recovery, my story so far.......

    Started by Ladydi2901 in Living with cancer
    51958 views
    148 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from RadioactiveRaz
  • Discussion

    Lump in breast undiagnosed for a year

    Started by daisy2824 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    627 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Amy269
  • Discussion

    Advice please Bone marrow biopsy 0.4 neutrophils result

    Started by Pixie1997 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1697 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Pixie1997
  • Discussion

    Went for a check and been referred to breast clinic

    Started by Gems208597 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1922 views
    11 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Shelljh
  • Discussion

    Total thyroidectemy & neck dissection.

    Started by scomax in Newly diagnosed
    519 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from MargaretMary
  • Discussion

    Sarcoma

    Started by Hg18 in Newly diagnosed
    212 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from ProfBaw
  • Discussion

    What happens at appointment

    Started by Plet87 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    261 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Bleeding in between periods

    Started by Cath86 in Ask the nurses
    413 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    Gastroscopy and Informed Consent

    Started by arealpatient in Ask the nurses
    302 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Julia
<>

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
  • Manage Your Cookies
  • Accessibility
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.