Questions we hear a lot.

Yes, completely free. There are no membership fees, session fees, or donations required to participate. If you're able to support us financially, we're grateful — but it's never a condition.

Anyone affected by cancer in the Netherlands — patients at any stage, survivors, caregivers, partners, parents, and friends. All nationalities and backgrounds are welcome. You don't need to speak Dutch.

Yes. We take confidentiality seriously. What's shared in our community and conversations stays within those spaces. We don't share your details with anyone outside CSN without your explicit consent.

Never. You can come to events and meet-ups without saying a word. Many people just listen for the first few meet-ups, or longer. Listening is participating.

No. We're a peer support community — people who understand what it's like, because they've been there. We're not a clinical service, and we don't replace professional mental health support.

No. CSN is a peer support community and does not provide medical advice. For medical questions, we encourage you to speak with your healthcare team.

Absolutely. Many of our members are partners, family members, friends, and caregivers looking for support, understanding, and connection with others in a similar situation.

Yes. Life after treatment can bring its own challenges and questions. Many of our members are cancer survivors looking for connection, understanding, and ongoing support.

All cancer types. Whether you have a common or rare diagnosis, you'll find people who understand the emotional and practical challenges that cancer can bring.

Yes. Caregivers, partners, and family members are always welcome alongside the person they're supporting — or on their own. There are people here who know what the other side of a diagnosis feels like too.

No. Our monthly meet-up moves around the Netherlands, our Hives meet locally, and anyone living in the Netherlands is welcome.

We started as a community for women. We now welcome anyone affected by cancer, and we have women-only and men-only spaces for conversations that need them.

We're a peer support community, not a medical service. If you need urgent help, contact your GP or huisartsenpost, or call 112.

Our events are relaxed and informal. Some people come to talk, others come to listen. There is no pressure to share personal information, and everyone participates at their own comfort level.

Of course. There's no commitment. You're welcome to join a single event or become a regular member of the community.

Most people come to their first event without knowing anyone. That's exactly why CSN exists — to help people find connection, understanding, and community when they need it most.

You can support us by volunteering, helping spread the word, attending events, sharing your story, or making a donation if you wish. Every form of support helps us reach more people affected by cancer.