1.6K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 52 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
r/breastcancer Traffic & Engagement r/breastcancer Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/breastcancer Most Active Times When r/breastcancer Is Most Active
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r/breastcancer Flair Performance r/breastcancer Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | 220 (13.7%) | 8 |
| Newly Diagnosed | 193 (12.0%) | 15 |
| Chemotherapy | 183 (11.4%) | 7 |
| Post Active Treatment | 145 (9.0%) | 14 |
| Medication | 140 (8.7%) | 8 |
| Venting | 135 (8.4%) | 36 |
| Conversation | 131 (8.1%) | 14 |
| Tests and Diagnoses | 89 (5.5%) | 8 |
| Caregiver/Relative/Friend Question | 64 (4.0%) | 3 |
| Young Cancer Patients | 48 (3.0%) | 18 |
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r/breastcancer Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/breastcancer
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cancer | 120 (7.4%) | 29 | 20 |
| breast | 103 (6.4%) | 19 | 15 |
| chemo | 100 (6.2%) | 8 | 15 |
| post | 82 (5.1%) | 7 | 12 |
| surgery | 71 (4.4%) | 11 | 12 |
| anyone | 67 (4.2%) | 9 | 14 |
| treatment | 66 (4.1%) | 19 | 17 |
| radiation | 59 (3.6%) | 6 | 13 |
| mastectomy | 57 (3.5%) | 7 | 15 |
| help | 34 (2.1%) | 4 | 12 |
r/breastcancer Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/breastcancer
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/breastcancer Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/breastcancer
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I rang a different bell
Why aren’t we normalising sedation and proper pain management for breast cancer biopsies because having fucking cancer is enough
I’m just so angry.
To the survivor dating my manager ….
Just starting to notice the sheer scope of misinformation about the disease
Looking for hope: Terminal TN-breast cancer - Spine, liver & spleen
I don't wanna hear anything about God, seriously
Risk of vaginal estrogen only worthwhile for women in a relationship
How do I talk to my kids (8, 4)? Cancer is back and incurable
Stage 3A +++ IDC- five years!!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I rang a different bell | 441 | 48 | text | Aug 18 |
| Why aren’t we normalising sedation and proper pain management for breast cancer biopsies because having fucking cancer is enough | 354 | 164 | text | Aug 11 |
| I’m just so angry. | 311 | 125 | text | Aug 23 |
| To the survivor dating my manager …. | 243 | 26 | text | Aug 23 |
| Just starting to notice the sheer scope of misinformation about the disease | 237 | 203 | text | Aug 10 |
| Looking for hope: Terminal TN-breast cancer - Spine, liver & spleen | 223 | 92 | text | Aug 30 |
| I don't wanna hear anything about God, seriously | 205 | 63 | text | Aug 25 |
| Risk of vaginal estrogen only worthwhile for women in a relationship | 200 | 90 | text | Aug 12 |
| How do I talk to my kids (8, 4)? Cancer is back and incurable | 189 | 90 | text | Aug 13 |
| Stage 3A +++ IDC- five years!! | 186 | 29 | text | Aug 3 |
r/breastcancer Audience Overlap r/breastcancer Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/breastcancer FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/breastcancer
What's the best time to post on r/breastcancer?
Based on posting volume, r/breastcancer is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/breastcancer?
r/breastcancer averages 52 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/breastcancer get?
Posts on r/breastcancer average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/breastcancer get most?
On r/breastcancer, most posts are text posts (100%)