Navigating Cancer in the Netherlands as an Expat | Support for English-Speaking Internationals

Navigating Cancer in the Netherlands as an Expat | Support for English-Speaking Internationals

Cancer as an expat in the Netherlands hits differently.

In this episode of DAM Parenting, we speak with Katherine, founder of Cancer Support Netherlands — a Dutch non-profit offering English-language, community-based support for internationals navigating cancer.

Being diagnosed with cancer can turn life upside down.
But for those living far from home — expats, immigrants, international families — the experience can feel even more isolating.

Navigating treatment in a different language, without your usual support systems, while trying to process the emotional weight of illness… can be overwhelming.

Cancer Support Netherlands was created to bridge this gap.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it means to face cancer while living abroad
• Language barriers in the Dutch healthcare system
• The emotional reality of illness without family nearby
• Support for partners, caregivers, and families
• The importance of English-language peer support
• How community spaces can change the experience of cancer

Cancer Support Netherlands offers:

• Confidential peer support groups
• English-language community spaces
• Events, workshops, and expert-led sessions
• Support for patients, survivors, and caregivers
• Flexible ways to connect — privately or in community

They welcome:

• Expats and internationals
• Migrants and immigrants
• Refugees
• Binational families
• Long-term residents
• Anyone who feels most comfortable expressing themselves in English

This episode is released in recognition of Daffodil Day — a national day of cancer awareness in Ireland.

Because cancer awareness isn’t just one day a year.
And for those living abroad, the need for support doesn’t follow a calendar.

If you are navigating cancer, supporting someone who is, or part of an international community in the Netherlands — this episode is for you.

No one should face cancer alone.
And language should never be a barrier to support.


Links for suport:

Public Page (Friends & Supporters)

Follow our work, events, advocacy and Hive Network updates:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bm2VGKr5b/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Facebook Private Support Group (confidential space)

For emotional support, connection, and sharing with others affected by cancer:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DBabL8fWr/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cancer_support_netherlands


LinkedIn
https://nl.linkedin.com/company/cancer-support-netherlands



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