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

    Looking for clinical trials for Oesophagal cancer with stage 4 liver spread

    Started by LJT1963 in Ask the nurses
    70 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 30 minutes ago
    from LJT1963
  • Discussion

    Zoladex side effects

    Started by Ladybird1982 in Ask the nurses
    18 views
    0 replies
    Started 50 minutes ago
    from Ladybird1982
  • Discussion

    Recurring Dermoid cysts - what treatment options are available to stop this from happening?

    Started by mbijou19 in Ask the nurses
    40 views
    0 replies
    Started 1 hour ago
    from mbijou19
  • Discussion

    Consultant feedback: no plans to treat my husband's bladder cancer because he has Alzheimer's and is over 70. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Started by Rosiedod in Newly diagnosed
    141 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 2 hours ago
    from Happyflower
  • Discussion

    In limbo - cancer found during my colonoscopy. I will be seeing my consultant tomorrow to find out more

    Started by Nick-G in Introduce yourself
    129 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    After a positive fit test of 287 my husband has been referred for a colonoscopy. I'm worried sick. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

    Started by Calleywagg in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    112 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Jenny3109
  • Discussion

    U4 thyroid nodule and hemithyroidectomy

    Started by LadyLuck8 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    130 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from MargaretMary
  • Discussion

    Here to support and give hope - after being diagnosed with Melanoma last year I am now cancer free

    Started by Mumofgirls3 in Moving on
    259 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 5 hours ago
    from Kers
  • Discussion

    Diep reconstruction - 3 years on and recently it feels like my Diep has got bigger. There's also a red patch on my scar. Who do I contact about this?

    Started by Silverdays in Ask the nurses
    118 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Lung wedge resection 6 weeks ago but still feeling the side effects. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage this?

    Started by toon1 in Introduce yourself
    41 views
    0 replies
    Started 7 hours ago
    from toon1
  • Discussion

    Oesophageal cancer - breath vile

    Started by Brodie75 in Ask the nurses
    97 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 7 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Vomiting and diarrhoea weakness on lonsurf

    Started by mermaids in Ask the nurses
    243 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 7 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
>

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.