Cancer Support Community's Blog

Debbie remembers her dad, who died by suicide after 3 years of cancer treatments, and she shares mental health resources people can turn to.

Erma shares what she learned about caregiving through personal experience, including the importance of having a support network. “You start out in the beginning like, ‘Why me?" Erma reflected. "It’s not like life picked on you. Life just happened.” Keep reading to learn more about Erma's story.

Dan was an Olympic-level athlete and active in triathlons, road races, and half marathons. His doctor once said to him, “You’re the healthiest guy I know.” Here's what helped Dan cope after a lymphoma diagnosis.

Cancer Support Community’s Research & Training Institute is working to elevate the voices of patients, survivors, and caregivers through expansive studies on the psychosocial impact of cancer. Learn about our research approaches, recent initiatives, and what we've learned.

Imagine giving your immune system a superhero suit that’s tailored to fight your cancer. Immunotherapy teams up with your immune system to do just that. Could it be a treatment option that's right for you?

Men face a greater chance of getting cancer than women, and also a higher risk of developing diabetes. During Men’s Health Month, we explore potential links between the two diseases and share tips to help reduce your risk.

CSC has launched a 6-part, short documentary film series that addresses justified medical mistrust in the Black and African American communities, with a focus on participation in cancer clinical trials. We talk with one of the producers, CSC’s Senior Director of Health Equity, Audrey Davis, about key themes in this must-see docuseries and the making of the first film, "How Does a Clinical Trial Benefit ME?"

Understand healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ community, including discrimination and lack of access to information.

Black and African American cancer patients represent only 5% of clinical trial participants. Here’s how our Peer Clinical Trials Support Program is working to change that by increasing clinical trial awareness and knowledge among Black and African American cancer patients like Cae.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Practicing sun safety can help you reduce your risk. Here’s how to enjoy the great outdoors while protecting your skin. Plus: Skin cancer signs to look for, and what we can learn from a former U.S. president about the importance of early detection.