Read her story →I spent six months translating my own diagnosis. Then I found a room full of people who already understood.
Cancer Support Netherlands
No one should face cancer alone — regardless of where they're from.
A community for internationals navigating cancer in the Netherlands. Peer support in your language, events across the country, and a network that shows up.
Start here
Three ways in
For patients
I'm facing cancer
Connect with people who understand your diagnosis — in your language, at your pace.
Find your people →For caregivers
I'm caring for someone
You need support too. Join a circle of partners, parents, and friends walking the same road.
Caregiver support →For allies
I want to help
Volunteer, donate, or host a meet-up. Small acts keep this community alive.
Get involved →Our mission
We build communities for international, expat, and refugee cancer patients in the Netherlands — so that no one has to translate their diagnosis alone. We work alongside hospitals, embassies, and peer organisations, and we show up in the language people actually live in.
Read our theory of change →A story
From isolation to a Saturday brunch.
This year, so far
A small community, showing up.
{42} community members and growing across the Netherlands
{12} meet-ups hosted in 2025 so far
{9} partner organisations hospitals, embassies, NGOs
Placeholders — real numbers to be confirmed before launch.
Upcoming
Events across the country.
Nov 14 Thursday
International peer circle — Amsterdam
An informal evening for English-speaking patients and caregivers. Tea, stories, no pressure to share.
Nov 22 Friday
Caregivers' dinner — Utrecht
A small shared meal for those caring for someone in treatment. Childcare on request.
Dec 07 Saturday
Community walk — The Hague
A gentle 4km walk along the coast, followed by soup. Open to all. Dogs welcome.
Give
Your support becomes their community.
€25 funds one peer support welcome pack. €100 hosts a meet-up for 15 people. Every gift keeps the circle open.
Trusted by
ANBI Registered public benefit organisation