r/Oncology is a subreddit with 12k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses cancer, treatment, second opinion, research, and support.
A subreddit for the discussion of cancer medicine and cancer biology
Popular Themes in r/Oncology
#1
Advice Requests
: "New to the subject, want to explore more!"
14 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Disappointment with the hemepaths I work with."
1 post
#3
Money Talk
: "Stage 3 Breast Cancer- In Need of Help With Cancer Treatment Costs for Radiation, Copays, Medications, and Travel Expenses. I don’t think I’m going to be able to afford radiation treatments and my insurance just reset 😭"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "UK research study recruiting: online wellbeing support for people living with cancer"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Oncology
#1
Cancer
: "Which Cancers have a better outcome now than 20 years ago?"
4 posts
#2
Treatment
: "For those of you diagnosed with larger tumors stage 3 what was your SUV @ 6 months post Treatment?"
3 posts
#3
Second Opinion
: "Step-by-Step Guide: How Oversea Patients Get Free Remote Second Opinion From Top Gynecologic Oncologist in China"
1 post
#4
Research
: "UK Research study recruiting: online wellbeing support for people living with cancer"
1 post
#5
Support
: "UK research study recruiting: online wellbeing Support for people living with cancer"
1 post
#6
Surgery
: "Why was Surgery done before chemo/ keytruda in my case?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Oncology
Yearly
+2k members(22.9%)
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Last updated: July 28, 2026