You may have just been told the news no one wants to hear—you have cancer. You can’t help but feel frightened and wonder what lies ahead. Yet you are already a survivor. From the moment of diagnosis, you become a cancer survivor and join the over 12 million cancer survivors in the United States today.  Thank you for coming to the Cancer Support Community today.  It is here that you can learn valuable information and connect with others who understand how you are feeling right now.  As a member of a cancer support community, you can find that you are not alone, you can regain a sense of control over your life, and learn that there is always hope.

Please know it is normal to experience worry and sadness at this time. It is also normal for the stress of a cancer diagnosis to affect you and those you love.  Cancer is no longer a death sentence but it is a disease that touches everyone around you. You will need the support of your family, friends and community as you make decisions about your care and move through the treatment process. Let them join you as teammates as you face the road ahead.  Together, you can seek information, ask the right questions and develop an “action plan” for your care.

Navigating the health care system – the tests, doctor’s appointments and more – can be daunting. Yet the more involved you become in your treatment, the more empowered you’ll feel. Use this website and other Cancer Support Community resources to guide discussions with your loved ones and your healthcare team, and map out your path to survival.