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

    dlbcl-looking to chat to others aggressive stage 4 non-hod

    Started by Rachael1 in Introduce yourself
    1797 views
    14 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from Rachael1
  • Discussion

    I'm Cheryl

    Started by cheryl1 in Introduce yourself
    171 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jean
  • Discussion

    Hair loss

    Started by douse in Money, Work & Travel
    1418 views
    11 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from mouse
  • Discussion

    Hello

    Started by Audrey in Newly diagnosed
    413 views
    5 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from susu
  • Discussion

    My mum

    Started by nicola1 in Newly diagnosed
    187 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    My dad has lung cancer

    Started by Neens41 in Newly diagnosed
    164 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from Moderator Lucie
  • Discussion

    Lung cancer diagnosed 2 weeks ago

    Started by SUE B in Introduce yourself
    271 views
    3 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from josie86
  • Discussion

    How to cope

    Started by sarahm2 in Living with cancer
    174 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from LorraineD
  • Discussion

    Its back and terminal

    Started by SueBee in Living with cancer
    141 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from LorraineD
  • Discussion

    Prostrate removal.

    Started by Dunvale in Living with cancer
    220 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Helen
  • Discussion

    Results are in

    Started by tonim in Dying with cancer
    1838 views
    18 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from CRUK Nurse Martin
  • Discussion

    After lumpectomy

    Started by Purplelily in Living with cancer
    4242 views
    40 replies
    Last Reply over 10 years ago
    from Purplelily
<>

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
  • Accessibility
  • Sitemap
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.