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Cancer Support Netherlands
English-speaking cancer support in the Netherlands.
Free, confidential, and community-led. For anyone facing cancer here — wherever you're from.
Choose your next step
There's no wrong way to start.
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Join a support group
Ongoing peer spaces for patients, survivors, and loved ones — in English, with people who get it.
Find a group →No commitment needed
Attend an event
Talks, community walks, and informal meet-ups — online and in-person, across the Netherlands.
See events →Not sure yet?
Talk to someone first
Not ready to join a group? That's fine. Email us — one of our team will listen and help you find your next step.
Talk to someone →You're not alone in this
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Many people in the Netherlands are navigating cancer in a language that doesn't quite feel like home — or without a family network nearby. Here, you can speak English, ask real questions, and be heard. Without having to explain yourself first.
Our community is made up of patients, survivors, caregivers, and partners. Some are newly diagnosed. Some are years out. All of them showed up — and found that someone else in the room already understood.
How support works
Simple. At your pace.
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Choose what feels manageable today.
A group, an event, or just a conversation. There's no wrong way to start.
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We'll help you find the right space.
Online or in-person, based on where you are and what you need. We'll point you in the right direction.
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Join when you're ready.
Listening is participating. You don't have to share anything until you want to — and you never have to.
Voices from our community
In their own words.
Coming here, I didn't have to explain my whole situation first. They already understood.
I was caring for my husband and running on empty. The caregivers' circle gave me somewhere to put it down for a while.
The meet-ups gave me something I didn't know I was missing — people who just get it.
I was scared to go the first time. By the second session, I was already recommending it to a friend.
You don't have to perform being okay here. That matters more than I can say.
From our founder
Why this community exists.
This year, so far
A small community, showing up.
42 people supported patients, survivors, and caregivers
12 meet-ups hosted in 2025 so far
9 partner organisations hospitals, embassies, NGOs
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.
Working with hospitals, embassies, and community NGOs across the Netherlands.
ANBI Registered public benefit organisation