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Online Cancer Support Groups and Organizations by Type of Cancer

Personally connecting with other people, especially those who have gone through what you’re going through, can lead to feeling empowered and more in control. Support groups can provide a safe place to talk about cancer-related issues that are impacting your life and gain valuable information. Some of the groups below offer one-on-one support from a professional social worker or trained cancer survivor, while others provide support from a group setting.

Smart Patients

Bile Duct Cancer
General Cancer Support Groups


This online community where patients and families affected by a variety of illnesses can learn from each other about treatments, challenges, and how it all fits into the context of their experience. The bile duct cancer community is a peer-to-peer online support group where patients and their families share their experiences and research the latest medical science for their condition.

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation

Bile Duct Cancer

This organization's mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma. Meet thousands of users on their topical discussion boards.

American Bladder Cancer Society

Bladder Cancer

The American Bladder Cancer Society was born from the hope of survivors of this often overlooked and underserved disease that the future could be made easier for those that came after them. They offer a forum with community support and the opportunity to exchange information and ideas.
 

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Bladder Cancer

BCAN provides education and support programs for those living with bladder cancer, as well as funds innovative research. Join their community on Inspire for online support.

A Kids' Brain Tumor Cure (PLGA Foundation)

Brain Tumors
Children

This organization is dedicated to finding more effective, less toxic and less punishing treatments for eradicating low grade glioma brain cancer in children. Multiple support groups are intended to help patients and their families find other patients and families just like them and to empower them to become part of a community waging the same war against pediatric brain cancer.

American Brain Tumor Association

Brain Tumors

The American Brain Tumor Association was the first and is the only national organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing support and education programs for all tumor types and all age groups. Join their community on Inspire for online support.

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation

Brain Tumors
Children

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation believes in the connections and support which can only be provided by people who have shared similar journeys. They offer monthly online chats for caregivers, brain tumor survivors, and for bereaved caregivers.

Meningioma Mommas

Brain Tumors

This organization aims to provide support and valuable resources to all those affected by meningioma brain tumors. Get in touch with others in the community by joining their online forum.

The Healing Exchange Brain Trust

Brain Tumors

The mission of The Healing Exchange BRAIN TRUST is to improve quality of life for people living with brain tumors and related conditions today. They host discussion groups for specific types of brain tumors.

Advanced Breast Cancer Community

Breast Cancer
Join the Inspire support group for the Advanced Breast Cancer Community, whose focus is on women living with advanced breast cancer facing different experiences and unique needs than those living with earlier stages of the disease.

ALAS-WINGS

Breast Cancer
Hispanic/Latino Community
This group’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the Latino community by providing breast health awareness, education, and emotional support programs for Hispanic/Latina women and their families. It is a place that provides empathic, emotional support for Hispanic/Latinas faced with breast cancer. These virtual support groups are facilitated in Spanish.

American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery

Breast Cancer
One-On-One

This program connects people facing breast cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship, with trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors. Through their website and app, you can create an online profile and match with a volunteer who has experienced a similar type of breast cancer, stage, and treatment. Volunteers do not provide medical advice. This is a free program.

Breastcancer.org

Breast Cancer
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer. Share stories and information with others on their discussion boards.

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE)

Ovarian Cancer
Breast Cancer
One-On-One

FORCE's mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers. Visit their message boards to meet and discuss your situation with other people who have faced similar hereditary cancer concerns.

HER2 Support

Breast Cancer

This is a support group for patients, caregivers, mothers, daughters, sons and husbands of breast cancer survivors who are HER2 positive. Join their online community by participating in their online forum.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

This organization aims to provide information, community and support that you can trust, is easy for you to access and respectful of you and your situation. Find the right kind of online support for your needs, from online chats to social media to webinars and more.

MyBCTeam

Breast Cancer
MyBCTeam is a social network and online support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Connect with over 50,000 members who are living with breast cancer. One support group member said, “You are sure to find another woman whose story closely resembles your own.”

Susan G. Komen

Breast Cancer
This group offers an online support community through its closed Facebook group. The group provides a place where those with a connection to breast cancer can discuss each other’s experiences and build strong relationships to provide support to each other. From those newly diagnosed to long-term survivors, all are welcome. Visit Facebook and search “Komen Breast Cancer group” to request to join the closed group of 5,700 people.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer
The Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation® is dedicated to supporting TNBC-specific research and to providing meaningful programs and services to the TNBC community. Get connected in their online forum.

Young Survival Coalition

Breast Cancer
This group helps young women with breast cancer stand strong against the many unique challenges that this group faces. They provide information, resources, and support from diagnosis through long-term survivorship and educate and empower young women to be their own best health advocate. Communicate with others in their online forums, video support group, or private Facebook group that has nearly 48,000 followers.

SHARE Cancer Support

Cervical Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Hispanic/Latino Community

SHARE is a national nonprofit that is dedicated to serving women of all races and cultures, backgrounds and identities. They offer educational programs and online support groups in English and Spanish for any woman diagnosed with breast, ovarian, uterine, cervical, or metastatic breast cancer. Their community includes knowledgeable survivors, women living with cancer, and healthcare professionals.

Ally to Ally

Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s secure, private website for community sharing, discussion, and service. They have a national network of survivors and advocates who stand ready to be your ally. Their ranks are continually growing, with more survivors and supporters joining each day. Whether you need help today or are ready to help others—there is tremendous strength in our community.