Websites for people with lived experience of cancer

The internet can be a useful place to find information, resources, and different perspectives on cancer, grief, loss, and change. When you are experiencing something unfamiliar or difficult, reliable information can sometimes help make sense of what you are going through and make the experience feel a little less uncertain.

Everyone experiences cancer and its associated losses differently, and you may find yourself wondering whether what you are feeling is “normal” or why your emotions change from one day to another. Exploring trustworthy information can help you understand that there is a wide range of possible responses to illness and loss, and that there is no fixed or predictable way of moving through them.

Websites can also help you find practical support, including information about coping with loss, supporting someone with cancer, communicating with family and friends, and accessing professional or community-based support. Some also share personal stories that can offer recognition and a sense of connection.

The resources included here have been selected to provide reliable and supportive information. Explore them at your own pace and focus on what feels relevant to you. If searching for information becomes overwhelming or increases your anxiety, it is okay to take a break and return when you feel ready.