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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

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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    Scared and lost - just had my appointment at the breast clinic. Consultant seemed concerned. Get results next week and fearing the worst.

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    Having to wait 3 and a half week for biopsy results despite being told I have breast cancer. Is this normal?

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    Recently started chemotherapy

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    Is treatment really patient focused and individual?

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    Uterine Cancer - I'm really struggling with the pain and really miserable. My next appointment isn't until next Wednesday

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    Clueless - worried about the two operations dad needs for his tonsil cancer

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    CT, Ultrasound and MRI and STILL inconclusive on liver lesion

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    My mum has cancer again. I'm struggling to process the news this time around. I feel awful for feeling like this

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    Newby with skin issues - I'm 10 months in and 1 week post radiotherapy

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