You do not have to fight cancer alone. Reach out. Get support from family, friends, and others who care about you. Let other people help you. It can help you feel better both during and after your treatment.
Support groups
When you have cancer, support groups can be a great help. Talking with others with cancer lets you know you are not alone. There are also support groups for families of people with cancer. To find a support group, talk to your healthcare team. Or talk to someone at your hospital’s patient education department. You can also do a search for “cancer support groups” online for your type of cancer. Some support groups meet in person. Others meet online.
To learn more
Contact the sources below for more information about cancer and cancer support groups:
-
American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or 800-227-2345
-
National Cancer Institute at www.cancer.gov or 800-422-6237
-
CancerCare at www.cancercare.org/support_groups or 800-813-4673
Local resources
Ask your healthcare provider about your local American Cancer Society support group. Or about any other local support groups. Write the information here to keep it handy:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Featured in
Online Medical Reviewer: LoCicero, Richard, MD
Online Medical Reviewer: Sather, Rita, RN
Date Last Reviewed: 11/01/2023
© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
Find the right provider to meet your needs
From primary care to specialty services and more.
Find a Doctor
Call for an Appointment
Offering personalized care at more than 20 clinics across three cities and two states.
Call NowRelated Articles
Biofeedback for Cancer Symptoms
Biofeedback is a method used to improve health by controlling certain body processes that normally happen involuntarily. It does not appear to affect cancer cells, but it has helped patients reduce severity and occurrence of headaches and chronic pain.
Managing Lymphedema After Cancer
Lymphedema is a problem that may occur after cancer surgery, or after radiation to the lymph nodes. It has no cure, but you can take steps to reduce or relieve symptoms.
Cancer Survivorship: Life After Cancer
After you finish cancer treatment, what's next? Cancer treatment keeps getting better. Millions of people are now living life after cancer.
Home Infusion Therapy: Handling Supplies Safely
Your supplies need to be kept sterile. Otherwise, they aren’t safe to use. Inspect, store, and dispose of supplies as directed by the nurse.