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

    Doctor thinks I might have vaginal cancer but hasn't referred me for a colposcopy. Why is this?

    Started by Choti in Ask the nurses
    384 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    Denial of having cancer

    Started by Denied in Caring for someone with cancer
    537 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Living not dying

    Started by marj58 in Dying with cancer
    1314 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Gib67
  • Discussion

    Recovery time after op - how much time will I need off work after having a small tumour and lymph nodes removed?

    Started by SuzC2000 in Living with cancer
    1053 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from SuzC2000
  • Discussion

    Poem ... My daughter

    Started by Jassoscared in Moving on
    1222 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Jassoscared
  • Discussion

    Introduction. And advice please

    Started by 6cobham in Introduce yourself
    881 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from 6cobham
  • Discussion

    Bowel Prep not working

    Started by Kindlek in Ask the nurses
    14124 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply 10 months ago
    from Kindlek
  • Discussion

    Waiting to have a mole removed. I'm worried sick as my mum passed away from melanoma

    Started by krisk120 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    569 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from krisk120
  • Discussion

    Phone call anxiety - appointment scheduled for tomorrow although I was told results would be 2 -3 weeks. I'm terrified it's bad news

    Started by Rebeckii20 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    529 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from beatit987
  • Discussion

    Carer - how can I support my wife? I find it difficult to know what to say

    Started by jackojacks0n in Introduce yourself
    405 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Breast lump and HRT patches

    Started by Eliza-S in Ask the nurses
    482 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    In shock and so frightened - been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer

    Started by Kazza29 in Introduce yourself
    304 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 1 month ago
    from Moderator Steph
<>

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.