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Cancer forums

what are the cancer forums and chatrooms all about?

These cancer forums and chatrooms are a place for people to share advice, ask questions, discuss issues, share experiences and find support. Have you been affected by cancer? You're not alone. Help others and find help yourself from the cancer community.

general cancer forums

New to the site? Want to say hi? Let everyone know how you are in the general cancer forums, and chat about anything and everything.

cancer type forums

Find discussions in the cancer type forum and share your story, advice and experiences with other people. Ask questions, lend support.

cancer treatment forums

Want to ask a question about chemo? Want to share your experience of surgery? You can discuss any treatment you are having in the cancer treatments forum.

living with cancer forums

Has your body image been affected by cancer? Are you worried about the financial implications of cancer? Do you think cancer runs in your family? The living with cancer forums are a place to discuss these things.

family and friends forums

Does your partner have cancer? Does somebody in your family, or a close friend? Share your experiences, ask advice, help others in the family and friends with cancer forums.

ask a nurse

If you have any question on any cancer, you can ask one of Cancerbackup's specialist cancer nurses through this online form. They can help you with anything from initial worries to detailed questions.

the What Now? chatroom


For those who need the instant hit, try the What Now? chatroom. It's live chat. As it can be difficult to time your arrival in the chatroom at the same time as other users, lets try checking in to the chat room on the hour each hour...and especially at 9pm.

Question?
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our chatroom


Fancy chatting to someone right now? Try the What Now? chatroom. It's live chat. As it can be difficult to time your arrival in the chatroom at the same time as other users, we've broken it down in to two sessions:

Lunchtime session: 1pm
Evening session: 9pm

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