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Sometimes you need to talk to someone who understands what you are experiencing, wherever you might be. Join the friendly community on Cancer Chat to reply to others, create a post or ask the nurses a question.

You can talk about any topic – from symptoms to going through treatment. See what others are discussing or search the forum categories of interest to you.

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Living with cancer

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

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Caring for someone with cancer

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

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Ask the nurses

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

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    Can my mum use a Hot Tub? She was recently diagnosed with oesophageal cancer but hasn't started any treatment yet

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    Panic - lumps found in armpit and breast and been referred on 2 week pathway

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    Worried that the ulcer on my tongue that isn't healing could be tongue cancer. Been referred. So worried

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    Womb biopsy

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    Appointment Wait for Follow Up. What is the normal wait time?

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    Recent bowel cancer stage 3 diagnosis

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    Missing my mum everyday after her death age 68 to bone, liver and stomach cancer

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    Urgent suspected cancer referral

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    Large swelling in stomach after finishing radiotherapy. Trying to get doctors appt but having no luck so far

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