Cancer Support Community's Blog
Read real stories from people in CSC's community who understand what you are facing and want you to know you're not alone.
Our blog covers a wide range of topics to help support, inspire, and inform members of our community, including those who have been personally impacted by cancer. Use the search filters below to find blog posts on topics that are important to you, from wellness tips, advocacy & policy news, and cancer research findings to stories and insights shared by patients, survivors, and caregivers.
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Jan's Story: "Early Detection Is So Important"
Jan reflects on navigating an early breast cancer diagnosis and why routine screening matters.
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My Father Was Caring for My Mother. Who Was Caring for Him?
Sonnia reflects on her father’s caregiving experience and why creating space for men facing cancer matters.
4 Tips to Maintain the “Happy” in Your Holidays
Navigating cancer during the holidays? Try these strategies to cope and thrive this season.
Living the Cancer Experience From the Inside Out
Elizabeth went from being a patient to a caregiver within just a few years. She describes her full-circle experience.
When Facing Cancer, Don’t Diminish Your Feelings
The mother of a young adult cancer survivor unravels the complexity of her emotions, and traces them to their source.
13 Gifts & Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Caregiver
Surprise and delight the caregiver in your life with one of these gift ideas, from practical to personalized.
To Talk (or Not To Talk) About Your Cancer During the Holidays
Get tips to navigate conversations about your cancer at end-of-year gatherings, holiday parties, and other events.
In This Together: How Caregiving Deepened a Couple’s Bond
Receiving help, whether as a cancer caregiver or a patient, requires being vulnerable. Tamron tells her story.
Must-Have Caregiver Tips to Get Organized, Find Help & Recharge
Get cancer caregiving tips and practical strategies from two long-distance caregivers.
Parenting With Cancer: What Do We Tell the Kids?
A couple learned they each had cancer, a week apart. Telling their kids was one of the hardest parts.
6 Things to Know About 2026 Open Enrollment
Preparing for 2026 open enrollment? Review key questions with our Cancer Support Helpline's financial specialists.
Need Help With Food Costs After a Cancer Diagnosis?
Are cancer costs making it hard to access sufficient and nutritious food? Learn about 5 resources that can help.