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A Survivor By Your Side

Providing Hope to Those Facing Cancer

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Get matched with a survivor or caregiver who understands.

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Welcome to CanCare’s Cancer Support Community

We believe that no one should face cancer alone. CanCare's mission is to provide hope and healing to individuals living with cancer and their caregivers, so you are connected to a survivor to lean on during your cancer journey. Whether you are facing a recent diagnosis, currently undergoing treatment, or supporting a loved one through their journey with cancer, CanCare is here for you.

How the Process Works

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Connect to a Cancer Survivor or Become a Volunteer with CanCare

Join Our Cancer Support Community

We open the door for those who need us, building strong connections that inspire strength, compassion, and hope for our cancer community. Whether you are looking for support or wanting to make a difference in someone's life by giving back and volunteering, CanCare welcomes you to connect with us.

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You Are Not Meant to Face Cancer Alone

Cancer is hard, but it doesn’t have to be lonely. We are here for you.

We are a cancer support community of more than 500 trained volunteers. Whether you are facing cancer yourself or caring for someone you love, our volunteers offer emotional support for cancer patients and cancer caregivers, providing hope and compassion.

If you need an understanding friend who has walked the path that you're traveling now, join our nationwide cancer support community to connect and start receiving one-on-one cancer support by phone, text, email or in person on a one-time or ongoing basis.  

Who We Are

One on One Cancer Support Community

Founded by Anne Shaw Turnage, a survivor of metastatic colon cancer, CanCare has grown into a network of of over 500 trained cancer support volunteers, including cancer survivors and caregivers who provide emotional support and cancer-related resources. Survivors of more than 60 different types of cancer are the heartbeat of our cancer volunteer organization, providing hope, friendship, and hospital visitations for those facing cancer.

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Testimonials

Pam, a Cancare client

Pam M.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Have unshakeable hope.
Rebecca, a Cancare client

Rebecca B.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Hope will give you a perspective to focus on every day as you reach towards a successful outcome.
Frank Solano, a Cancare client

Frank S.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
We are patients here for newly diagnosed patients to talk to and help you in your journey.
Berit, a Cancare client

Berit P.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
You can help them change their fear, distress, and loneliness into hope.
Diana, a Cancare client

Diana Z.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
It has been amazing. They made me feel important and cared about.
Jasmine, a Cancare client

Jasmine A.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
It’s nice to talk to someone who has been there and can tell you that all you are feeling is normal.
Pam, a Cancare client

Pam M.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Have unshakeable hope.
Rebecca, a Cancare client

Rebecca B.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Hope will give you a perspective to focus on every day as you reach towards a successful outcome.
Frank Solano, a Cancare client

Frank S.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
We are patients here for newly diagnosed patients to talk to and help you in your journey.
Berit, a Cancare client

Berit P.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
You can help them change their fear, distress, and loneliness into hope.
Diana, a Cancare client

Diana Z.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
It has been amazing. They made me feel important and cared about.
Jasmine, a Cancare client

Jasmine A.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
It’s nice to talk to someone who has been there and can tell you that all you are feeling is normal.

George K.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Thanks to CanCare’s dedicated volunteers and staff for all you do for the cancer community.

Mark H.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
The importance of 1:1 emotional support through the cancer journey is something people don’t know the value of until they experience it themselves.
Donna, a Cancare client

Donna L.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I realized I was not alone in this fight!
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Peter F.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I see the impact of CanCare each day. I see it working.

Leonard D.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I no longer live for myself, now I live to help others facing cancer.
Rosie, CanCare client

Rosie C.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
There is a certain connection that occurs when we share our stories... As a cancer survivor, I feel that it is my responsibility to help others in any way that I can.

George K.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
Thanks to CanCare’s dedicated volunteers and staff for all you do for the cancer community.

Mark H.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
The importance of 1:1 emotional support through the cancer journey is something people don’t know the value of until they experience it themselves.

Donna L.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I realized I was not alone in this fight!

Peter F.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I see the impact of CanCare each day. I see it working.

Leonard D.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
I no longer live for myself, now I live to help others facing cancer.

Rosie C.

Survivor
Caregiver
Volunteer
Client
There is a certain connection that occurs when we share our stories... As a cancer survivor, I feel that it is my responsibility to help others in any way that I can.

Our Support Groups

Cancer Caregiver Online Support Group

every 2nd AND 4TH Thursday
4PM Central

Stage 4 Cancer Online Support Group

every Friday
12:30PM Central

Cancer Survivors Online Support Group

every 2nd Tuesday
4PM Central

From Our Blog

A cancer patient and caregivier with the text "10 Tips for Caregivers"

10 Essential Caregiver Tips

February 2, 2026

In part with Caregiver Action Network's "10 Tips for Caregivers," CanCare supports caregivers of loved ones with cancer and our voluteers understand that finding out that someone you love has cancer can be overwhelming along with a gulf of other emotions. For National Caregivers Day, observed annually on the third Friday of February, we want to bring all caregivers support and hope with this post.

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How To Help Your Friend Who Has Cancer

January 14, 2026

When a friend is dealing with a cancer, you may be struggling with what to do or how to express your care in words. In the following post, CanCare provides compassionate guidance on how to emotionally and practically support a friend or loved one. Read more for highlights on the importance of positivity, active listening, empathy, and offering specific help.

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Tackling Cancer Together: How the NFL is Making a Difference in Breast Cancer Awareness

October 3, 2025

The NFL's Crucial Catch campaign raises awareness for breast cancer and promotes life-saving early detection through screenings. Alongside organizations like CanCare, the NFL supports emotional and community-driven initiatives to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

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