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

    2 week urgent referral for the breast clinic

    Started by Moll93 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    188 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 3 days ago
    from LaDaDowell81
  • Discussion

    Shoulder pain for around 3 weeks - I thought it might be the alendronic acid but GP thinks my prostate cancer has gone to the bone. Waiting for x-ray

    Started by Macstu in Living with cancer
    749 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply 3 days ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Previous melanoma 1A, now enlarged lymph nodes found 4 years in my armpit right by the previous melanoma site. What happens next if they're cancerous cells?

    Started by pinklady1979 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    296 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from pinklady1979
  • Discussion

    High Grade Cell Changes and HPV

    Started by Liebe1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    194 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Liebe1
  • Discussion

    Potential Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    Started by Absjay in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    172 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Ovarian Dermoid cyst - no follow up?

    Started by Ninabombina in Ask the nurses
    119 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Suspected oral cancer - waiting for appointment with the head and neck cancer department. Has anyone been through the same? I'm petrified

    Started by Catcone in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    174 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Hello, I’m 65 and so low - 90% of my brain tumour was removed 3 weeks ago but I don't know if I have less than a year or if the tumour has been suppressed

    Started by Gemini60 in Introduce yourself
    396 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Suspected bowel cancer

    Started by Zlp78 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    141 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Hpv and dyskaryosis

    Started by dotty19606 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1183 views
    10 replies
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from dotty19606
  • Discussion

    Pain in shoulder gets worse when I breathe or sleep. So worried I've got cancer

    Started by Frannieorac in Introduce yourself
    174 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Breast biopsy result pending...The wait is really getting to me

    Started by Kat1986 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    730 views
    9 replies
    Last Reply 4 days ago
    from Corris
<>

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
  • Sitemap
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.