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

    Advice

    Started by Vicky98 in Ask the nurses
    406 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Caroline
  • Discussion

    Colorectal cancer

    Started by NIMRAHSHAH in Living with cancer
    615 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from shalaway
  • Discussion

    Calf pain and lumps

    Started by Lucytom in Ask the nurses
    325 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Ovarian cyst

    Started by Mickie1409 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    418 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Stomach pain, spotting & abnormal ‘looking’ cervix!

    Started by NicMac91 in Ask the nurses
    420 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Neck lump

    Started by hbenvei3636 in Ask the nurses
    265 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Endometrial hyperplasia atypia

    Started by Pugmom53 in Newly diagnosed
    374 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Moderator Ben
  • Discussion

    Ca125 test rise in month but clear ultrasounds

    Started by Nasmuch in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    22559 views
    46 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from AKfoster82
  • Discussion

    Struggling

    Started by Keey17 in Caring for someone with cancer
    315 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Pauline21
  • Discussion

    Braved the shave

    Started by Lindz44 in Living with cancer
    1648 views
    10 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from lobelia
  • Discussion

    Coping with medication: secondary cancer mets in bones

    Started by Pigginheck in Living with cancer
    476 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Pigginheck
  • Discussion

    Breast Clinic Tomorrow

    Started by Harley01 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    438 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 3 years ago
    from Harley01
<>

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.