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

    Confused. I am being offered chemo and radio-frequency ablation. Has anyone had this treatment?

    Started by Hunbun in Living with cancer
    473 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Moderator Steph
  • Discussion

    Legs and ankles following breast cancer treatment

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

    1cm smooth, round but "fixed" breast lump under right nipple!

    Started by Jembers in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    1229 views
    4 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Jembers
  • Discussion

    New member breast CA

    Started by Polly56 in Introduce yourself
    2341 views
    16 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from MaryT19
  • Discussion

    Dad 3-6 months

    Started by Jqjq0 in Dying with cancer
    792 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Aon
  • Discussion

    Seriously worried

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

    Painful lymph nodes, no swelling

    Started by Laurie.T in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    785 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Tomf1525
  • Discussion

    Scared: partner just been diagnosed with bowel liver and lung cancer

    Started by KHO in Caring for someone with cancer
    1295 views
    6 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from KHO
  • Discussion

    Seriously frightened

    Started by Sezza1234 in Pre-Diagnosis, Signs & Symptoms
    349 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Need help with brothers mental health

    Started by Dramamam in Caring for someone with cancer
    383 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Moderator Jenn
  • Discussion

    Laser Hair Removal

    Started by Chel11 in Ask the nurses
    1754 views
    2 replies
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from Chel11
  • Discussion

    Partial Nephrectomy

    Started by Jaded in Ask the nurses
    263 views
    1 reply
    Last Reply over 1 year ago
    from CRUK Nurse Celene
<>

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.