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

    Post mastectomy exercises

    Started by jjchoccy in Newly diagnosed
    1083 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Positive qfit test

    Started by Twinmum88 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1078 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CLCAC
  • Discussion

    Mycosis Fungoides - Skin Lymphoma

    Started by Mori in Newly diagnosed
    76383 views
    304 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from andycc
  • Discussion

    Anxious - one stop shop and suspicious lump/inflamed lymph

    Started by Boymamancl in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1023 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Boymamancl
  • Discussion

    Breast clinic this Thursday absolutely terrified

    Started by Kb502 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1100 views
    10 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Concerned about showing symptoms of Lymphoma

    Started by Mollie_93 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    4876 views
    15 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Case4
  • Discussion

    Worried I have bowel cancer.

    Started by Cemma in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    807 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from emma01234
  • Discussion

    Ovarian Cancer Concerns

    Started by bfox in Ask the nurses
    534 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Sarah
  • Discussion

    Help to go flat breasted or not

    Started by Saz1407 in Living with cancer
    1713 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from bombsh3ll
  • Discussion

    Polyps removed - 18 months later results of biopsy

    Started by SandyAppy in Ask the nurses
    739 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from SandyAppy
  • Discussion

    I lost my mum so young, and now I’m angry

    Started by missmum23 in Coping with loss
    1520 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from rosiebar
  • Discussion

    radiotherapy or surgery?

    Started by emmad in Newly diagnosed
    291 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Jolamine
<>

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.