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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.

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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.

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Caring for someone with cancer

Share your feelings and get support if someone you care about is living with cancer.

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Ask the nurses

If you have a question for our Cancer Research UK Nurses, you can ask it here.

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    Blood test results

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    grade 3 meningioma - are the risks/side effects of radiotherapy worth it when only 2% of cancer left after op?

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    Doris - 13cm kidney tumour removed in 2023 but a nodule was found in the opposite adrenal gland this year. Anxiously waiting for next scan

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    Cerebral palsy and stomach cancer diagnosis

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    Ange - latest scan showed no signs of cancer but I'm scared for the future and still worry it will return

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    Partial Results after Breast Biopsy meaning?

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    Diagnosed today with Basal Cell Carcinoma on the nose and feeling worried.

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    Oncologist appointment tomorrow - what questions should I ask?

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    Newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and the Fear

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    Myeloma - what will happen at my first consultation with the haematologist?

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    Recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer - I live alone. Is anyone else in this situation and would be happy to share their thoughts and feelings?

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    New diagnosis of grade 2 breast cancer. I'd prefer a Mastectomy, but doctors want to do a lumpectomy

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