r/cancer is a subreddit with 92k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses cancer, struggling, looking for, 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
: "2.5 years after stage 4 diagnosis and 15 months in remission - What I wish I knew starting this journey."
26 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I’m scared."
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Osteosarcoma Metastasis Suffering 8yr old Girl. ( Anybody suggest treatment option )"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/cancer
#1
Cancer
46 posts
#2
Struggling
21 posts
#3
Looking For
20 posts
#4
Looking
19 posts
#5
Support
17 posts
#6
Looking For A
14 posts
#7
Treatment
12 posts
#8
Family
6 posts
#9
Chemo
6 posts
#10
Tired
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
: "2.5 years after stage 4 diagnosis and 15 months in remission - What I wish I knew starting this journey."
101 posts
#2
Caregiver
: "Poor Cancer prognosis 2 yr old son"
45 posts
#3
Death
: "Some to talk to on the phone?!"
12 posts
#4
Study
: "This sub really humbles you"
3 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 1, 2026