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

    Right hemicolophty

    Started by pinky57 in Newly diagnosed
    1023 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from pinky57
  • Discussion

    Unsure Should I get checked

    Started by scouseemmy91x in Ask the nurses
    279 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    Covid & chemo

    Started by Hayleyp in Living with cancer
    313 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Fatigue after Radiotherapy

    Started by Mosedale40 in Ask the nurses
    404 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    Mpbc and crohns

    Started by RichTee in Ask the nurses
    352 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    Radiotherapy

    Started by Magna in Caring for someone with cancer
    314 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Geeker
  • Discussion

    Secondary brain cancer

    Started by Maz04 in Ask the nurses
    338 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
  • Discussion

    Itchy Left Shoulder/Boob

    Started by LillyFlower93 in Introduce yourself
    660 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Localised prostate cancer with very high PSA

    Started by EHA1 in Living with cancer
    1432 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from eddiel
  • Discussion

    Nightmare- what do I do.

    Started by Mitsoi in Ask the nurses
    443 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Sarah
  • Discussion

    PICC line in but no appointments

    Started by Cappuccino in Ask the nurses
    396 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Cappuccino
  • Discussion

    Hysterectomy time

    Started by Worriedbja in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    444 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Natalie26
<>

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.