Cancer experience forums

Animals are family too
Pets can be a real source of comfort for people living with cancer. This group is for animal lovers to share their feelings, post stories and discuss practical issues.
Ask an Expert
Ask an Expert is a place where you can get information and support from our experienced professionals. Our experts are here to help answer your questions. If you'd like to ask a question, go to the relevant session and select 'new'.
Atheists, agnostics and people who don't believe in god
A space to discuss issues, thoughts and feelings relating to your atheism or agnosticism and your cancer experience, without worrying about upsetting members who are religious
Bereaved family and friends
An online support group for anyone who has lost a family member or loved one to cancer to share their feelings and support one another.
Bereaved spouses and partners
An online bereavement support group for widows & widowers to share feelings and emotional support. If you have lost your spouse or partner to cancer, join this group for peer support
BRCA positive
For people who have, or might have, a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation, whether they have cancer or not. Discuss your worries about the increased risk of cancer, and share experiences of things like genetic testing or risk-reducing surgery.
Breast cancer for the under-50s
Breast cancer is far less common in the under-50s, but this can leave people in this age group feeling isolated. This support group is a place for you to come together, share experiences and support each other.
Cancer chat
Join for general conversation. Find discussions about anything and everything. If you can’t find what you’re looking for feel free to start a discussion of your own.
Cancer surgery
A place to discuss anything about surgery. Share your experiences, and ask questions to people who've been through it.
Cancer treatment
Share experiences and get support about any types of cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, biological or hormonal therapies, transplants, and clinical trials.
Carers only
Looking after a family member or loved one with cancer? Join this cancer support group to share any worries and find emotional support. Please remember when posting that this group is for carers only.
Chemotherapy
A support group for everything about chemotherapy, being treated and side effects. Tell others about your experiences and get answers to your questions.