Stödkompisarna

Stödkompisarna Göteborg is a support association for people affected by cancer. Based in Gothenburg, it offers opportunities to connect with others who understand the challenges of living with the disease. The association’s team members have personal experience with different types of cancer, informing its compassionate, peer-based approach. Its aim is to help people support one another, navigate difficult experiences, and rediscover balance, joy, and a sense of purpose.

Stödkompisarna creates welcoming spaces for conversation, companionship, and mutual support. Its activities include themed weekends, discussion groups, individual conversations, support-person services, member gatherings, training, and lectures. These offerings give participants different ways to meet and find support according to their needs. The association also works to encourage dialogue between patients and healthcare services. Through shared experience and practical opportunities to connect, Stödkompisarna helps people facing cancer feel less alone and find encouragement through the challenges the illness can bring. People interested in its work can contact the association or learn about becoming a member through its website.