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

    Has anyone been diagnosed whilst overseas with the British Forces and returned to the UK for treatment? I've just been diagnosed with DCIS

    Started by MrsSunshine in Introduce yourself
    131 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 19 days ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Papillon treatment and ulcers

    Started by Lisa53 in Ask the nurses
    131 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 19 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Gallbladder cancer has metastasised to my liver. Been told nothing can be done for me. I'm in shock and my feelings are all over the place

    Started by Ak62 in Newly diagnosed
    185 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 19 days ago
    from Anabell
  • Discussion

    Lost - I got the all clear from lung cancer, mum died from a brain tumour a week after then my wife was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month

    Started by Timjc in Ask the nurses
    199 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 19 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Ovarian Cancer

    Started by PinkCola in Ask the nurses
    126 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
  • Discussion

    Re thy 3 f

    Started by avemaria in Ask the nurses
    126 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    I used senna tablets for about a year straight thinking it was ok because it is natural, I later learned it was a cancer risk how risky is it ?

    Started by Kindregardsfriends in Ask the nurses
    154 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Why would eating a soft diet eliminate the possibility of bowel cancer when it may protect the tumour from bleeding as well as the piles?

    Started by Kindregardsfriends in Ask the nurses
    868 views
    16 replies
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
  • Discussion

    Post menopausal Bleeding

    Started by Jwesselby in Ask the nurses
    115 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Tina
  • Discussion

    Routine 1 year breast screening coming up, and worried I may have found another cyst. I hate this fear and anxiety I feel every year.

    Started by Bear3 in Ask the nurses
    113 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
  • Discussion

    Post mastectomy flushes

    Started by Amethyst48 in Ask the nurses
    104 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Possible secondary breast cancer

    Started by Ann-elizabeth in Ask the nurses
    171 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 days ago
    from CRUK Nurse Catherine
<>

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.