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

    Pain under the right side of belly button

    Started by Katmicky in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    3070 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Roberts6
  • Discussion

    2.6cm Liver Lesion found on ultrasound scan

    Started by Daisy14 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    577 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Cf1234
  • Discussion

    Cervical Erosion or Cancer

    Started by Mama-gem34 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    276 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Neck ultrasound regarding lymph nodes

    Started by Bec1999 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    381 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Is it Essential Thrombocythemia?

    Started by AJane in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    541 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Still awaiting consultants app for post menopausal bleeding

    Started by Mistyglen in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    162 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    2 week wait referral

    Started by fsk2808 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    246 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Pain in neck.... no other symptoms

    Started by MrsMM89 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    2321 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Van91
  • Discussion

    Been sent for an ultrasound and cannot stop worrying

    Started by joy-p in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    248 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    I'm scared - found lump in breast, had cervical ca last year

    Started by chezza1979 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    276 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Shineystar
  • Discussion

    Hello from a very lucky chap.

    Started by Resilient1 in Introduce yourself
    188 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 6 years ago
    from Shineystar
  • Discussion

    Abnormal findings cervix -advice/reassurance?

    Started by olivia123 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    5346 views
    12 replies
    Last Reply over 6 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.