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

    Really worried

    Started by Need-info in Ask the nurses
    883 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Twin33
  • Discussion

    Miss diagnosis?

    Started by Kittymum123 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    269 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Recurrent periductal mastitis. Advice please

    Started by sarah-wri0 in Ask the nurses
    1099 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from sarah-wri0
  • Discussion

    Effects of coming off tamoxifen

    Started by Norfolknuala in Moving on
    507 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Diagnosis Delay?

    Started by mrk1993 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    232 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Health Insurance Help - Myeloma

    Started by KMS63 in Money, Work & Travel
    1175 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Culitry
  • Discussion

    Huge lump in breast

    Started by Its.all.happening.here in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    386 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Its.all.happening.here
  • Discussion

    Does this sound like correct information from my GP?

    Started by worriedmomx in Ask the nurses
    434 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Julia
  • Discussion

    Bit worried about engine oil poured on fire

    Started by Ant124 in Ask the nurses
    1375 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Bowel symptoms colonoscopy

    Started by TACH83 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    541 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from TACH83
  • Discussion

    DIEP

    Started by Hunnybun61 in Introduce yourself
    261 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Dermoid Cyst - Open Surgery Pending

    Started by Livingston23 in Introduce yourself
    184 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
<>

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.