r/cancer is a subreddit with 93k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses cancer, looking for, struggling, looking, and support, and they frequently recommend/review sleep aids, cleaning product, and conditioner.
R/Cancer is a place for people with cancer to support each other. Caregivers who are asking specific questions about side effects are also welcome. Please see R/CancerFamilySupport or R/CaregiverSupport if you are a caregiver who needs emotional support. Thank you.
Popular Themes in r/cancer
#1
Advice Requests
: "Post treatment mental health"
17 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Im scared"
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Three cancers. Two in the last year. This is the best tool I have."
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/cancer
#1
Cancer
45 posts
#2
Looking For
20 posts
#3
Struggling
20 posts
#4
Looking
19 posts
#5
Support
17 posts
#6
Looking For A
14 posts
#7
Treatment
12 posts
#8
Chemo
6 posts
#9
Family
5 posts
#10
Mental
5 posts
Products Discussed in r/cancer
Sleep Aids
9 reviews
#1
Medical Marijuana
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Calmfort
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Indica
4.0★ from 1 review
Cleaning Product
3 reviews
#1
Lysol
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Dr. Bronner's
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Clorox
4.0★ from 1 review
Conditioner
1 review
#1
Natives
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cancer
#1
Patient
: "Terminal at 23, guilt/shame, and acceptance? Vent"
103 posts
#2
Caregiver
: "Senior year of college and my Dad is dying"
38 posts
#3
Death
: "Husband lost his battle"
8 posts
#4
Study
: "If you could tell your doctor one thing about life with cancer, what would it be?"
7 posts
#5
Moderator Mandated Bonding
: "Free Talk Friday!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/cancer
Yearly
+15k members(19.0%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026