Cancer Research UK main site
Cancer Chat | Cancer Research UK

Cancer Chat | Cancer Research UK

  • Search forum
  • Home
  • Categories
  • Forum Help
  • More
  • Cancel
  • Cancer Chat Satisfaction Survey 2026

    We would like to invite you to take part in a survey about your experiences with our online community…
    Moderator Sarah
    Moderator Sarah

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

    Supporting a dear friend

    Started by Jocy in Caring for someone with cancer
    290 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Jocy
  • Discussion

    Scared about hysterectomy suspected ovarian cancer

    Started by Jack12 in Introduce yourself
    2120 views
    14 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Mellybelly
  • Discussion

    Night sweats with lumps & pain

    Started by Butterfly1987 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1400 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Rosidays
  • Discussion

    Polypectomy hysteroscopy multiple polyps. post removal

    Started by Sophs99 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    679 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Lump on groin and neck

    Started by Jodiem96 in Introduce yourself
    235 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Confused what is happening and why

    Started by Winter20 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    224 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Scared

    Started by Shadowstar in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    118 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Hard lump in armpit

    Started by Skelly1 in Introduce yourself
    363 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Sarah13
  • Discussion

    Groin pain

    Started by Beach45 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    4980 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from -samthebam-
  • Discussion

    Grieving for someone who has terminal cancer

    Started by T16d4wn in Dying with cancer
    1232 views
    9 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from T16d4wn
  • Discussion

    Biopsy results

    Started by Mummy2four in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    534 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Summer2
  • Discussion

    Indention in breast

    Started by Mary112 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    331 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Mary112
<>

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.