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

    Cancer and depression - I've tried to remain upbeat & positive but I think it's finally hit me. I feel so lost and scared. Has anyone felt this way?

    Started by Denise61 in Living with cancer
    111 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 5 hours ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Suspected breast cancer in doctors note!?!

    Started by Sunshinegirl30 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    156 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 6 hours ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Single breast mastectomy - bad experience after the operation. I have no idea when I am supposed to go back or who to contact

    Started by AlexM in Introduce yourself
    340 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply 8 hours ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Making a decision for breast cancer - really not sure what treatment to go for. Any suggestions?

    Started by Evaemacaz in Newly diagnosed
    386 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply 8 hours ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Bowel Prep tips

    Started by Tugs in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    35 views
    0 replies
    Started 10 hours ago
    from Tugs
  • Discussion

    Hello…. A little about me… I was diagnosed with PMP a very rare appendix cancer in October

    Started by AnneMichelle in Introduce yourself
    160 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 12 hours ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Thyroid - was told I had a U3 nodule but now it might by U4. Has anyone else been through this?

    Started by LadyLuck8 in Introduce yourself
    352 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply 14 hours ago
    from MargaretMary
  • Discussion

    Hpv and dyskaryosis

    Started by dotty19606 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    830 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply 16 hours ago
    from Tes_12345
  • Discussion

    Skin cancer worry - had a call this morning to say I need to have a face to face appointment. Does this mean I have cancer?

    Started by Worried-Anxioud in Introduce yourself
    162 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply 20 hours ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Cervical and vulva urgent referral

    Started by Sally82 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    68 views
    0 replies
    Started 22 hours ago
    from Sally82
  • Discussion

    Cin 3 diagnosis from smear

    Started by Laneyb in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    157 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply 22 hours ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    U4 thyroid nodule and hemithyroidectomy

    Started by LadyLuck8 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    55 views
    0 replies
    Started 23 hours ago
    from LadyLuck8
>

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.