Like Sarah, I know what it feels like to want to talk to someone who understands when you’re told you have cancer. And, after using online forums myself when diagnosed, I know only too well how invaluable the kindness and support of strangers can be.

I started working with Cancer Chat in 2015 and, although I’ve only been part of the team for 3 of its 10 years, I’ve learnt so much in my time here already.

I’m so often moved by the care and camaraderie that people show each other on these pages. Many are just passing through on their journey, while others stay on to help and guide them, and offer kind words of encouragement along the way. Our moderators really do care too, and I’m so proud of the work they do, every single day of the year.

There’s nothing more lonely than being alone with your thoughts at night, unable to sleep. I still remember the relief I felt when, at 3am one night, a person popped up in reply to my message and said “I know how you feel…”

That’s what Cancer Chat means to me. It’s about connecting kindred spirits at a tough and – at times – frightening time of your life, and offering a comforting arm and a kind word.

Thank you to everyone who has been here for someone over the last 10 years. What does Cancer Chat mean to you?

Helen
Cancer Chat Assistant Manager

Like Sarah, I know what it feels like to want to talk to someone who understands when you’re told you have cancer. And, after using online forums myself when diagnosed, I know only too well how invaluable the kindness and support of strangers can be.

I started working with Cancer Chat in 2015 and, although I’ve only been part of the team for 3 of its 10 years, I’ve learnt so much in my time here already.

I’m so often moved by the care and camaraderie that people show each other on these pages. Many are just passing through on their journey, while others stay on to help and guide them, and offer kind words of encouragement along the way. Our moderators really do care too, and I’m so proud of the work they do, every single day of the year.

There’s nothing more lonely than being alone with your thoughts at night, unable to sleep. I still remember the relief I felt when, at 3am one night, a person popped up in reply to my message and said “I know how you feel…”

That’s what Cancer Chat means to me. It’s about connecting kindred spirits at a tough and – at times – frightening time of your life, and offering a comforting arm and a kind word.

Thank you to everyone who has been here for someone over the last 10 years. What does Cancer Chat mean to you?

Helen
Cancer Chat Assistant Manager

This site has been a life saver to me, as a carer I feel sometimes we are on the outside looking in and just end up picking up all the debris of living a life filled with cancer.  Logging on every day has its benefits because you get to know others and what suffering is.  So thank you ladies for all your kind thoughts and help and without you a lot of us would be lost.  Kind regards,  Carol