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

    Zoladex reaction

    Started by Scrambler in Ask the nurses
    295 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Vanda
  • Discussion

    Understanding blood tests

    Started by Daisydoo in Ask the nurses
    488 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Daisydoo
  • Discussion

    Possible prostrate cancer

    Started by pearle7777 in Ask the nurses
    410 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Jemma
  • Discussion

    Constipation and increased morphine dosage with advanced GBC

    Started by Em-Law in Ask the nurses
    331 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    BCC on right side of nose

    Started by Amands in Newly diagnosed
    536 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Amands
  • Discussion

    Ascities

    Started by Hopefullyours in Ask the nurses
    15290 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Naomi
  • Discussion

    crusty scab on side of forehead

    Started by foxytyson in Ask the nurses
    636 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Does a Chemo patient's family have to avoid another family members baby who has had their 8 week jabs

    Started by Jansjocee in Ask the nurses
    3097 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
  • Discussion

    Long term use of Niraparib - ovarian cancer

    Started by kstephenson in Living with cancer
    2230 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from kstephenson
  • Discussion

    High Calproctin and FIT test

    Started by acooper in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    544 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from acooper
  • Discussion

    Life after Dad

    Started by Scottish-Gal in Coping with loss
    2074 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Matt101
  • Discussion

    Mammogram call back

    Started by Crochet-queen in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    7512 views
    7 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Jolamine
<>

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
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.