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

    PET SCANS

    Started by Maddie1 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    410 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Upper left side near armpit swollen & tender-breast cancer?

    Started by Mummyoftwo2021 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1019 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Anastasia
  • Discussion

    Hair loss

    Started by Bal159 in Living with cancer
    870 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Bal159
  • Discussion

    Cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC treatment

    Started by Eimhin in Caring for someone with cancer
    735 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Sally44
  • Discussion

    CT scan

    Started by Cookies99999 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    288 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Flower5757
  • Discussion

    Ovarian cancer scare

    Started by VINNY05 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    218 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Breast Lump Disappeared, keep appointment?

    Started by Hunney in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    5964 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Arbielle
  • Discussion

    Thick brown discharge

    Started by Worried.wilso in Introduce yourself
    4508 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Taz-Ari
  • Discussion

    How to cope with multiple deaths ??

    Started by Sassy85 in Coping with loss
    822 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Parrot123
  • Discussion

    Brown bleed for many months

    Started by Hanlou in Introduce yourself
    561 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Smiless29
  • Discussion

    Breast lump/shoulder pain/armpit swelling

    Started by Just-me in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    3485 views
    8 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Just-me
  • Discussion

    Low-grade dyskaryosis and positive HPV result

    Started by EmmaL81 in Introduce yourself
    249 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Minska
<>

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.