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

    Tonsil cancer - just been diagnosed. Has anyone had radiotherapy for this?

    Started by Fi33 in Introduce yourself
    105 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 5 minutes ago
    from RadioactiveRaz
  • Discussion

    I don't know what to do?

    Started by Candyfloss777 in Living with cancer
    43 views
    0 replies
    Started 2 hours ago
    from Candyfloss777
  • Discussion

    Trying to move on

    Started by Stretton in Ask the nurses
    190 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Stretton
  • Discussion

    Positive FIT ( 129) and calprotectin test ( 2861)

    Started by Laticsash92 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    134 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from Laticsash92
  • Discussion

    Vitabiotics jointace

    Started by JanKay in Ask the nurses
    81 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 3 hours ago
    from JanKay
  • Discussion

    Do you get a final appt to confirm no diagnosis after being on 2 week pathway? Chest-abdominal-pelvic CT scan appears clear.

    Started by s-rosebud in Ask the nurses
    206 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Diagnosed with CLL in 2024 I am now worried as I can feel more lymph nodes in my neck

    Started by Motherteresa in Ask the nurses
    153 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 4 hours ago
    from Motherteresa
  • Discussion

    5cm ovarian cyst on outside of ovary

    Started by Leigh95 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    127 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 hours ago
    from Moderator Anastasia
  • Discussion

    Potential Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer. I'm struggling at the moment, does anyone have any tips on how to cope?

    Started by Leigh95 in Introduce yourself
    159 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 6 hours ago
    from Moderator Anastasia
  • Discussion

    Actinic keratosis - advice

    Started by Jnbrlb in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    94 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 7 hours ago
    from Farmer_Ed
  • Discussion

    Zometa - have been struggling with terrible headaches since I had my infusion on Monday. Is there anything I can do to make it better?

    Started by Suemum3 in Ask the nurses
    188 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply 8 hours ago
    from Suemum3
  • Discussion

    Partner newly diagnosed with oesophageal cancer - what can we expect from his first oncology appointment tomorrow?

    Started by IDL64 in Ask the nurses
    161 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 9 hours 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
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.