Take a tour of the health-space online support community

Health-Space is a research-based social-networking community for cancer survivors. Health-Space is designed to foster conversation with other cancer survivors, to help you live the fullest life possible, and to provide a forum for sharing your experiences with others. The online community is facilitated and monitored by health-care professionals.

To join Health-Space, you need to be a cancer survivor. Health-Space is made possible by research funds, so you must also be willing to fill out an online survey before you get started. Please be advised that Health-Space does NOT provide professional or medical advice, counseling, or therapy. If you need professional advice, please consult your doctor or contact one of the excellent organizations listed below:

• The American Psychosocial Oncology Society offers a Toll-Free HELPLINE ~ a national resource provided to help people with cancer and their caregivers find counseling services in their own communities. To access the helpline, call 1-866-276-7443 (866-APOS-4HELP).


• The The Wellness Community (TWC) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and resources to people affected by cancer. TWC has a number of facilities around the country and internationally and also offers online support groups facilitated by professional facilitators.


• The American Cancer Society offers a wide variety of cancer support programs and services all over the United States, and chances are good that they have something to offer in your community. Call toll-free at 1-800-227-2345 (800-ACS-2345) for more information or support.


• The National Cancer Institute has established a Cancer Information Service to assist patients and loved ones with obtaining more information about cancer, cancer treatment, and survival. You can reach this service toll-free at 1-800-422-6237 (800-4-CANCER).