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

    husband diagnosed with head and neck cancer

    Started by loopylou67 in Newly diagnosed
    567 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from RadioactiveRaz
  • Discussion

    Radiotherapy to the neck and mouth after surgery

    Started by Bill66 in Introduce yourself
    342 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from RadioactiveRaz
  • Discussion

    Deep down I knew I would be posting on Newly Diadnosed

    Started by hassledmum in Newly diagnosed
    2482 views
    13 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from RoseStarBlue
  • Discussion

    Colposcopy not available until July/Aug. Should I go private

    Started by Kirst_36 in Introduce yourself
    2061 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Kirst_36
  • Discussion

    Adenocarcinoma diagnosis

    Started by Stupot-notmyname in Newly diagnosed
    1514 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    SCLC with brain mets palliative

    Started by Tweetsome in Dying with cancer
    516 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Anyone due to have EC-T from September?

    Started by Amy321 in Newly diagnosed
    215 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Why is my 2ww melanoma referral being reviewed?

    Started by MatterImpressive9811 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    4629 views
    16 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from joanieb
  • Discussion

    Mole

    Started by Ykankit in Introduce yourself
    172 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from AngieT
  • Discussion

    CT scan and what it can detect?

    Started by Katieh1985 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    363 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Endometrial cancer symptoms after ablation

    Started by Izzy55 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1508 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Lost my dad to bladder and lung cancer

    Started by Anna1986 in Coping with loss
    283 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Chriss
<>

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.