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A community for patients and families: real stories, practical at‑home care tips, and small moments of mindfulness—so you can feel supported, understood, and less alone.

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Community for cancer journeys
Warm support. Real stories. Practical care.
Mood journal

Daily check-in: a gentle mood journal

A tiny daily ritual to name how you feel, save small wins, and stay connected. More like a social diary—less like a tracker.

Today's prompts

How are you feeling today?

Pick a word for your mood—no need to explain unless you want to.

One small win

A message you sent, a walk you took, a meal you finished—save it.

One thing that helped

Music, breathing, a friend—note what made today a bit easier.

A note to your future self

Write one gentle sentence you want to remember.

Daily check-in

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A small habit that helps you feel less alone

Care Pathways

At-home care: four core benefits

TCM may complement cancer care with supportive practices focused on comfort, daily routines, and quality of life.

Supportive care (comfort & daily living)

Complementary suggestions for nutrition, sleep, mood and daily comfort—meant to support you alongside your clinician’s plan.

TCM herbs
Lung, stomach, liver and other organ cancers

Relieve pain and side effects

Ease nausea, hair loss, fatigue, pain from chemo/radiation so your cancer journey is more comfortable.

Acupuncture
Safe, natural symptom management

Extend life, improve quality

We focus on living well with cancer, not forced cure—better quality of life throughout your journey.

Patient wellbeing
TCM supports your best life

Emotional & mental wellbeing support

Mindfulness and emotional support can ease anxiety and help you feel steadier—consider professional mental health support when needed.

Emotional support
Emotional support is part of care
Community Diaries

Community Diaries

Small moments, honest feelings, everyday routines—real notes from patients and families as they navigate life with cancer.

Sarah's diary: learning to breathe again
Lung cancer
Featured diary

Sarah's diary: learning to breathe again

"Some mornings are heavy. I started writing one sentence a day and taking a short walk. The fear doesn’t vanish, but it gets a little quieter."

When
1 year ago
Mood
Anxious, but steady
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Michael's diary: food, family, small wins
Stomach cancer
8 months ago

Michael's diary: food, family, small wins

"I couldn’t finish a meal for weeks. Today I managed half a bowl and laughed with my daughter. It’s not dramatic—just a tiny win worth keeping."

Finding balance
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Emma's diary: nights when sleep won’t come
Breast cancer
2 years ago

Emma's diary: nights when sleep won’t come

"I stopped blaming myself for bad days. I texted someone from the community at 2am, and it helped. Being heard matters."

Tired, supported
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David's diary: choosing gentleness
Liver cancer
1.5 years ago

David's diary: choosing gentleness

"I used to measure everything. Now I track what brings comfort—music, sunlight, a warm drink. It doesn’t fix everything, but it helps me live today."

Calm, present
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Comfort and companionship

Resources to support day‑to‑day care and wellbeing—no cost or subscription required.

Support Group

Join a caring space to share your day, ask questions, and feel understood—at your own pace.

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Organ-specific care advice

Supportive care notes for different cancer types and common day‑to‑day needs.

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Chemo side-effect guide

Practical TCM tips for nausea, hair loss, fatigue and other treatment side effects.

Chemotherapy side-effect relief
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Cancer-friendly diet recipes

Nutritional recipes by category: easy to digest, nourishing, comfort-focused.

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Caregiver guide

Practical tips for caring for cancer patients, including TCM diet and emotional support.

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Gentle exercise guide

Safe, gentle exercises for cancer patients to maintain strength and wellbeing.

Daily check-in
Daily Care Guide

Daily Care Guide

Everyday care ideas for comfort and routine—use what feels safe and talk to your clinician when unsure.

TCM relief for cancer pain

Cancer pain severely affects quality of life. TCM can support pain relief alongside conventional treatment. Evidence supports use of LI4, ST36 and similar points for cancer pain.

Herbs

Some Chinese herbs have analgesic effects and can reduce pain level and frequency.

  • Duhuo back and limb pain
  • Xuduan bones, bone pain
  • Chuanxiong blood-moving, pain relief
  • Yanhusuo common pain reliever

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can promote endorphin release; guidelines support it for moderate–severe cancer pain. LI4, ST36, BL23 are often used.

  • LI4 Hegu general pain
  • ST36 Zusanli abdominal pain, vitality
  • BL23 Shenshu back pain, kidney support

Massage

Gentle massage relaxes muscles, improves circulation and lowers pain sensitivity—suitable for cancer patients.

Self-help pain acupoints

LI4 (Hegu)Hand, thumb web
LI4 acupoint

Between thumb and index, on the back of the hand.

How to use:Press firmly 1–2 min per hand, several times daily.

Helps: headache, facial pain, general pain

ST36 (Zusanli)Lower leg
ST36 acupoint

About 3 cun below the kneecap, lateral to the tibia.

How to use:Press 1–2 min each leg, twice daily.

Helps: abdominal pain, fatigue, vitality

Community

Cancer community

Connect with other patients, share experiences, and find emotional support in a caring community.

Sarah L.

Sarah L.

Lung cancer patient2 days ago

How TCM helped me through chemo

Sharing my experience combining TCM during chemo. Herbs really eased nausea and fatigue; side effects remain but are more manageable……

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Michael T.

Michael T.

Stomach cancer patient5 days ago

TCM tips for better appetite?

Treatment caused severe appetite loss. Has anyone tried specific herbs or diet to improve appetite? Thanks……

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Emma K.

Emma K.

Breast cancer patient1 week ago

TCM rehab after surgery

After breast cancer surgery I looked for complementary rehab. My TCM practitioner suggested herbs and gentle exercise—really helped recovery and mood……

David W.

David W.

Liver cancer patient2 weeks ago

Acupressure for pain: my experience

Started learning acupressure after diagnosis, especially Hegu and Zusanli. It’s been a real help for pain management……

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