You do not need to be a member or to sign in to view the discussions but you will need to sign in to post or access your account. 1. Click on the pink button at the top of the homepage which says Sign…

To start a discussion in Cancer Chat, first you need to choose which category is most appropriate for your post From any category you can click the pink Create a post button at the top of the page …

Choose your username with care When you join the forum you are asked to choose a user name. This will be the name you are recognised by so it’s worth-while giving some thought to your choice of…

You can update your email address by going to your Account Settings. You will find the link by clicking on the drop down menu at the top of the page Type your new email address in the box Click…

There are several ways you can follow or keep track of conversations or discussions that interest you. 1. If you post a discussion on Cancer Chat you will notice that before you publish your post,…

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Whether you're starting a new conversation or replying to another post, you can tag another member by typing the "@" symbol before typing their username. The username will appear in a drop down list from…

How do I send someone a private message? To send a private message to another forum user, first of all you’ll need to be registered and signed in to the forum Once you're logged in you will see the…

Changing your private message preferences 1. Go to Settings which you’ll find in the drop down menu underneath your profile picture 2. Under the options tab you will see the following: 3. Select…

Adding a friend If you'd like to privately message someone, you'll need to add them as a friend. 1. To send a friend request, go to the profile of the person you wish to message 2. Click on the…