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

    Children with Cancer

    Started by KTROBO38 in Introduce yourself
    198 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from KTROBO38
  • Discussion

    Amelanotic melanoma

    Started by CGreig in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1046 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Mrs.CMS
  • Discussion

    Ovarian cyst

    Started by Staw in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1135 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Staw
  • Discussion

    Worried person

    Started by Mario11 in Newly diagnosed
    204 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Essential thrombocythaemia

    Started by Cra-123 in Newly diagnosed
    174 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Hi, husband diagnosed with Stage 3 NSCLC

    Started by Tootsiepops in Introduce yourself
    206 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Raised platelets

    Started by Cloren17 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    682 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Swollen lymph nodes

    Started by Lib08 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    198 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Possible Ovarian Cancer - do I need an Ultrasound?

    Started by Herladysheep in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    228 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Coping whilst waiting for biopsy results

    Started by Poppy1900 in Introduce yourself
    3745 views
    21 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Terrified! mole suddenly changed colour

    Started by GR in Introduce yourself
    286 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from AngieT
  • Discussion

    My mum has been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer

    Started by SophiaRosetta in Newly diagnosed
    3481 views
    17 replies
    Last Reply over 5 years ago
    from Nicjmac
<>

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.