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

    Waiting for colonoscopy . Why do mri and ct scan first?

    Started by Swnw in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    5834 views
    11 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Nameymcnameson
  • Discussion

    11 years post breast cancer new lump on sternum

    Started by Hello in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    271 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Jolamine
  • Discussion

    Symptoms

    Started by Kodi in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    309 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    slightly enlarged prostate at 34

    Started by winglets in Introduce yourself
    6416 views
    13 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    Symptoms

    Started by Lou.m in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    302 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    Enlarged prostate at 24

    Started by Yu in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1021 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    Symptoms

    Started by Rkh2021 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    759 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    BPH or Prostatitis

    Started by Jairo in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    478 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    Prostate young

    Started by Lip in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    709 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from FlyingCatfish
  • Discussion

    Painless lump on bum cheek with out injury

    Started by L.s.f.2121 in Ask the nurses
    8901 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Songbird68
  • Discussion

    Post surgery bras

    Started by Kaye75 in Newly diagnosed
    648 views
    10 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from MickeyM
  • Discussion

    Aching Testicle / Leg pain

    Started by James1997 in Introduce yourself
    7070 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 4 years ago
    from Ue_172000
<>

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
  • Manage Your 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.