r/cancer is a subreddit with 89k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cancer, treatment, family, diagnosis, and emotions, and they frequently recommend/review sleep aids, cleaning product, and hats.
This is a place for people with cancer and caregivers who are asking specific questions to come together and provide support for each other.
Popular Themes in r/cancer
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I was told I have one year left to live."
48 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Is it normal to take leave from work for radiation? (23m)"
24 posts
#3
Ideas
: "This art project became part of my fight against cancer"
1 post
#4
News
: "Chicago cancer patient, 18, dies one day after reunion in Mexico with parents detained by ICE"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/cancer
#1
Cancer
: "This art project became part of my fight against Cancer"
275 posts
#2
Treatment
: "I have decided to stop Treatment."
82 posts
#3
Family
: "Cancer and Family"
53 posts
#4
Diagnosis
: "terminal illness Diagnosis"
49 posts
#5
Emotions
: "Hey, I’m just checking in."
45 posts
#6
Chemo
: "Coping for Chemo for life and eventual hospice"
27 posts
#7
Chemotherapy
: "Has anyone said no to Chemotherapy?"
25 posts
#8
Struggling
22 posts
#9
Death
: "Dad got diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer - now brought home on hospice under palliative care. How to watch out for signs that Death is near?"
20 posts
#10
Support
: "Just Need Support"
18 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
Hats
1 review
#1
Hair for Hats
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/cancer
#1
Patient
: "My tumors are shrinking 🥰"
140 posts
#2
Caregiver
: "Should I tell my husband he is dying"
39 posts
#3
Death
: "Its the end i guess"
11 posts
#4
Study
: "Cancer jab can eradicate entire tumours in patients, trial shows | Cancer research | The Guardian"
3 posts
#5
Moderator Mandated Bonding
: "Free Talk Friday!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/cancer
Yearly
+14k members(18.6%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026