Support with cancer (scroll down)

  1. Practical advice
  2. Social relationships
  3. Websites
  4. My best advice
  5. It must feel right
  6. That is why I want to live
  7. Worst case
  8. Literature
Support for people affected by cancer symbolised by two pairs of hands holding each other with care.

Support for you living with cancer

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is like being hit by a high-speed train. Suddenly, your whole world changes. This applies not only to the person who is ill—everyday life also becomes different for family and friends.

Fortunately, help and support are available. This page provides a clear overview of the options available and guides you to the information you need.

Practical and financial support

Support for cancer symbolised by a pictogram of a man with various symbols around him, such as a megaphone, hands shaking, an alarm clock, a house, a light bulb, the internet, a pill bottle, etc.

When you are affected by cancer, everyday practical tasks and financial worries can feel overwhelming. There are a number of schemes and services that can ease the burden and provide peace of mind.

Rights when on sick leave

  • See your options regarding work and finances, whether you are an employee, self-employed, a student, or unemployed.

Permanently reduced work capacity

Help from insurance

  • Many people are covered by critical illness insurance through their pension scheme.
    Check whether you can receive a lump-sum payment.

Financial grants

  • There are various grants and foundations that can provide financial support to people affected by cancer and their families.

Care leave for relatives

  • Close relatives are entitled to leave with financial compensation to care for a dying person at home in the final period.

Psychosocial support and community

Support for cancer symbolised by a graphic tree with many coloured hands reaching upwards. The trunk consists of a large beige hand, and the ground is also made up of coloured hands reaching up.

It is crucial for quality of life to have someone to talk to and share your thoughts with. Support from others can reduce feelings of isolation and provide strength to get through a difficult time.

The importance of relationships

  • Your network of family, friends, and even pets is an invaluable resource during an illness.

Support from peers

  • Talking to others who understand exactly what you are going through can be a great help. Find support groups and online communities.

Patient associations

Professional counselling

  • Get free, professional counselling from, among others, the Danish Cancer Society and the Cancer Association Tidslerne.
    • The Cancer Association Tidslerne offers telephone counselling, where you can speak with volunteers who are or have been affected by cancer themselves.
    • The Danish Cancer Society offers, among other things, free counselling, support groups, and the opportunity to talk to others in the same situation. They also have a range of leaflets and articles that can provide answers to many of the questions you may have.

Information, guidance, and quality of life

Support for cancer symbolised by a large question mark in blue on a blue background with a square line pattern.

Getting the right information and finding breathing space in everyday life is important for coping with a cancer journey.

Travel during and after illness

  • Travelling with cancer requires preparation. Get an overview of what you need to be aware of regarding insurance and health.

Breathing space and rebuilding

  • A recuperation stay can provide renewed energy and resilience after a tough course of treatment.

Clinical trials

See also Websites

See also Practical advice

(to menu)

Links

Call Tidsellinjen (Mon 6–8 pm, Tue 10 am–12 pm, Wed 10 am–12 pm, Thu 10 am–12 pm)

Call Kræftlinjen (Danish Cancer Society)

National Trial Overview is a national overview of active clinical trials in Denmark (National Trial Overview, Database)

Page created:

Last revised on 28.07.25

❤

What you read on I Have Cancer is not a recommendation. Seek qualified guidance.