Staying connected is important while you’re managing cancer, whether it’s connecting with your friends and family and/or other people that have also been touched by cancer. There are many ways you can share your experiences and emotions, and/or learn and exchange information. We’ve curated a few ways to stay connected through our Health Match program, which you can access by selecting one of the icons to the right. You can also access a few of the online communities we’ve put a spotlight on below.
Cancer can sometimes be a lonely experience, and joining an in-person, or online support group can help improve your quality of life.1 There may be days where you don’t really feel like talking to anyone, and that’s okay. If you don’t feel like joining an in-person support group, you can start with an online community, where you can login in from the privacy of your own home to discuss issues you have in common. You can lurk as long as you need to, and then jump into the conversation when you’re ready. Emotional and social support can help you manage stress, and alleviate depression, anxiety and cancer or treatment-related symptoms.2 One-on-one peer support can also be beneficial and provide you with a sense of comfort from someone who has been in your shoes.
Connect with other patients
and care partners online, in
person and/or phone for
support and to share
experiences.
Create a personalized website
to keep your friends and family
updated on your progress and
stay connected. You can also
join discussion boards to meet
others like you.
Share news and updates
with everyone at the
same time, coordinate
help, and obtain support
from your community.
Connect with a mentor
angel through
one-on-one peer support,
whether you’re going
through cancer, a thriver
or a care partner
Staying connected is important while you’re managing cancer, whether it’s connecting with your friends and family and/or other people that have also been touched by cancer. There are many ways you can share your experiences and emotions, and/or learn and exchange information. We’ve curated a few ways to stay connected through our Health Match program, which you can access by selecting one of the icons to the right. You can also access a few of the online communities we’ve put a spotlight on below.
Cancer can sometimes be a lonely experience, and joining an in-person, or online support group can help improve your quality of life.1 There may be days where you don’t really feel like talking to anyone, and that’s okay. If you don’t feel like joining an in-person support group, you can start with an online community, where you can login in from the privacy of your own home to discuss issues you have in common. You can lurk as long as you need to, and then jump into the conversation when you’re ready. Emotional and social support can help you manage stress, and alleviate depression, anxiety and cancer or treatment-related symptoms.2 One-on-one peer support can also be beneficial and provide you with a sense of comfort from someone who has been in your shoes.
Connect with other patients and care/support partners online, in person and/or via telephone for support, and to share experiences.
Create a personalized website to keep your friends and family updated on your progress and stay connected. You can also join discussion boards to meet others like you.
Share news and updates with everyone at the same time, coordinate help, and obtain support from your community.
Connect with a mentor angel through one-on-one cancer support, whether you’re going through cancer, a thriver or care/support partner.
