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

Find out more about the Cancer Chat support forum

Sometimes you need to talk to someone who understands what you are experiencing, wherever you might be. Join the friendly community on Cancer Chat to reply to others, create a post or ask the nurses a question.

You can talk about any topic – from symptoms to going through treatment. See what others are discussing or search the forum categories of interest to you.

Cancer Chat is here to support you, every step of the way.

Join
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

    Endometrial cancer

    Started by Mummypea in Newly diagnosed
    825 views
    10 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Xolawa
  • Discussion

    PICC Line

    Started by positivity1 in Ask the nurses
    352 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Gordgrc
  • Discussion

    Living with breast cancer

    Started by Jstaves in Living with cancer
    319 views
    0 replies
    Started over 1 year ago
    from Jstaves
  • Discussion

    Mother dying from cancer

    Started by Michelle_2024 in Dying with cancer
    674 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Blue-girl
  • Discussion

    Hpv positive and irregular bleeding

    Started by Prettypetal in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    377 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Blue-girl
  • Discussion

    Husband bladder cancer

    Started by Jayy in Newly diagnosed
    239 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Jayy
  • Discussion

    New bone pain after breast cancer

    Started by Nikrik4 in Ask the nurses
    258 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from laraj
  • Discussion

    (Positive story) Breast implants, felt pea size lump

    Started by Catarinalina246 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    3741 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from PORT682
  • Discussion

    Breast cancer

    Started by SANDYDEE53 in Introduce yourself
    508 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Forestfairy
  • Discussion

    Suspicious ultrasound

    Started by MarginallyBewildered in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    783 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from laraj
  • Discussion

    What can I expect at a one stop shop breast clinic

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

    Post menopause womb thickening diagnosis

    Started by Iolaw in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    308 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from catsandtrees
<>

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.