r/cancer is a subreddit with 93k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cancer, looking for, support, struggling, and looking, 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
: "Advice ( any alternative for proton therapy treatment)"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/cancer
#1
Cancer
48 posts
#2
Looking For
20 posts
#3
Support
20 posts
#4
Struggling
20 posts
#5
Looking
19 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
: "A very difficult day for me"
117 posts
#2
Caregiver
: "Beware: Ivermectin/Mebendazole"
56 posts
#3
Study
: "Anyone diagnosed with bladder cancer around age 30? Looking for experiences/data"
7 posts
#4
Death
: "So long everyone!"
5 posts
#5
Moderator Mandated Bonding
: "Free Talk Friday!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/cancer
Yearly
+15k members(19.1%)
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Last updated: August 24, 2026