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

    Biopsy results

    Started by DC2016 in Caring for someone with cancer
    327 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Blue-girl
  • Discussion

    Does anyone have experience of more than one neuroendocrine tumour (NET) in the liver?

    Started by Mr-bandit in Caring for someone with cancer
    1874 views
    9 replies
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Lalala123
  • Discussion

    Throat - dark red patch behind uvula

    Started by Jenjen5790 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1656 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    possible complications with colonoscopy

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

    Worried 2nd attempt at Moviprep won't work

    Started by Kjs1977 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    916 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Eastendgirl
  • Discussion

    Kind of diagnosed?

    Started by SharLou in Newly diagnosed
    2762 views
    13 replies
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from SharLou
  • Discussion

    Vulval cancer - surgery not an option

    Started by Eileen_C5688 in Newly diagnosed
    519 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    New here - dealing with news my partner has bowel cancer

    Started by sharkmarrison in Introduce yourself
    963 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from AliT
  • Discussion

    Is there an undiagnosed lymphoma/ sepsis link -advice for toddler

    Started by Star_rain_ in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    343 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Angiophycoma that is on my lymphoedema arm.

    Started by Amoore in Introduce yourself
    251 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Diagnosed with malignant melanoma yesterday - due to have a skin graft on lower leg. Has anyone else had this?

    Started by Heather2 in Newly diagnosed
    591 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from AngieT
  • Discussion

    Ct scan tonight and questions about tests

    Started by memum in Ask the nurses
    484 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 2 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Sarah
<>

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
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.