1.2K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 37 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Fridays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (68%).
r/cancer Traffic & Engagement r/cancer Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/cancer Most Active Times When r/cancer Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/cancer Flair Performance r/cancer Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Patient | 627 (57.6%) | 13 |
| Caregiver | 343 (31.5%) | 5 |
| Study | 72 (6.6%) | 2 |
| Death | 42 (3.9%) | 26 |
| Moderator Mandated Bonding | 5 (0.5%) | 8 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/cancer Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/cancer
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cancer | 398 (34.5%) | 9 | 4 |
| help | 84 (7.3%) | 2 | 2 |
| stage | 84 (7.3%) | 9 | 3 |
| treatment | 54 (4.7%) | 8 | 5 |
| dad | 45 (3.9%) | 10 | 3 |
| advice | 44 (3.8%) | 3 | 2 |
| diagnosed | 44 (3.8%) | 11 | 4 |
| looking | 43 (3.7%) | 3 | 2 |
| anyone | 42 (3.6%) | 9 | 5 |
| mom | 41 (3.6%) | 3 | 4 |
r/cancer Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/cancer
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
| gofund.me | 7 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 6 | 1 |
r/cancer Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/cancer
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I just wanted you to get old.
5 months since the last chemo
I’M OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE!!!
I never though I’d cry over a poop bag
As of today, I am 1 year cancer free!🎗
No more treatment
First and fifth chemo so far... see the difference!!
Looks like they got it all in surgery!
Hello and goodbye
Dad was diagnosed Stage IV colorectal cancer with liver mets in June 2025. Today: no evidence of disease. Sharing for anyone who needs hope.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I just wanted you to get old. | 535 | 54 | text | Jul 7 |
| 5 months since the last chemo | 485 | 44 | image | Jul 3 |
| I’M OFFICIALLY CANCER FREE!!! | 477 | 72 | text | Jul 2 |
| I never though I’d cry over a poop bag | 339 | 67 | text | Jul 17 |
| As of today, I am 1 year cancer free!🎗 | 313 | 27 | text | Jul 23 |
| No more treatment | 267 | 77 | text | Jul 15 |
| First and fifth chemo so far... see the difference!! | 266 | 19 | image | Jul 5 |
| Looks like they got it all in surgery! | 226 | 49 | text | Jul 13 |
| Hello and goodbye | 225 | 66 | text | Jul 19 |
| Dad was diagnosed Stage IV colorectal cancer with liver mets in June 2025. Today: no evidence of disease. Sharing for anyone who needs hope. | 193 | 18 | text | Jul 11 |
r/cancer Audience Overlap r/cancer Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/cancer FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/cancer
What's the best time to post on r/cancer?
Based on posting volume, r/cancer is most active on Fridays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/cancer?
r/cancer averages 37 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/cancer get?
Posts on r/cancer average about 10 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/cancer get most?
On r/cancer, most posts are text posts (68%)