The Cancer Survivors Network^® (CSN) is an online community created by and for cancer survivors and their families to share their cancer-related experiences, support one another, and exchange practical tips learned while living with the challenges of cancer.

The Cancer Survivors Network is available on the American Cancer Society Web site at cancer.org (bookmark cancer.org/csn). There are approximately 250 hours of pre-recorded personal stories and discussions among cancer survivors and caregivers conducted in a radio talk-show format. In addition to the audio, transcripts of all pre-recorded content are also available on the Web site. Anyone may access this area of the CSN on the Web without registering.

The CSN is a completely free service available around the clock. An easy and quick registration is required to access all areas of the community and actively participate in its many interactive features. Members may search for people with similar cancer experiences or interests, either by entering certain demographic information or by using keywords.

Interactive features of the CSN include: a private and secure CSN messaging service, discussion boards, chat rooms, Expressions Gallery, personal web space for each CSN member to tell his or her story, blog, post photos and more, and a resource library created by members.

Last Medical Review: 04/23/2009
Last Revised: 04/23/2009