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

    Mum been diagnosed with lung cancer and myeloma cancer

    Started by Afsha in Newly diagnosed
    201 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Newly diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma

    Started by Emily_bx in Newly diagnosed
    800 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from AngieT
  • Discussion

    Terminal stomach cancer

    Started by Bee1986 in Dying with cancer
    882 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from gruntifen
  • Discussion

    Re occurring abnormal cells cervical cancer

    Started by ChelX in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    800 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Em-sim
  • Discussion

    My boyfriend has cancer

    Started by Blue123 in Caring for someone with cancer
    741 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Billygoatt
  • Discussion

    Undergoing tests for possible tongue cancer

    Started by AdamS1985 in Introduce yourself
    4815 views
    20 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Vixx84
  • Discussion

    Lump on collarbone

    Started by SarahCoco80 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    851 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Breast Lump Worry

    Started by Blondie2007 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1243 views
    9 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Blondie2007
  • Discussion

    Worried about breast lump

    Started by Em12 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    379 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Em12
  • Discussion

    Last hours/day ?

    Started by Lily1977 in Dying with cancer
    592 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Lily1977
  • Discussion

    Lump on cervix & many symptoms

    Started by Kaysk in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    8487 views
    9 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Em-sim
  • Discussion

    Life is so dark without my mum.

    Started by Susara in Coping with loss
    1117 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Susara
<>

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.