The social app for cancer journeys.

No one should face cancer alone. Connect with patients and survivors who share your diagnosis, stage, and interests to find people who truly understand.

Ribbn app on iPhone

How Ribbn Works

A social platform designed to be safer, calmer, and more personal than anything else out there.

Share Your Story

Create a profile that tells your story. Share your diagnosis, journey, and the things that make you who you are.

Find Your People

Smart matching connects you with peers based on diagnosis, treatment stage, age, and shared interests.

Scroll With Purpose

A feed built around your journey. Ask quick questions, share updates, or dive into real discussions.

Real Conversations

Chat privately and directly with people who understand what you’re actually going through.

57%

of cancer patients report increased isolation during treatment

68%

find the most meaningful connection with other patients and survivors

19M+

Americans living with a cancer diagnosis today

Built for Connection

Every feature built around what patients and survivors actually need.

Smart Connections

Find peers by diagnosis, treatment stage, age, location, and shared interests — filtered to what matters to you.

Questions & Discussions

Learn from real experiences, or share yours to help someone who’s a few steps behind you.

Private Messaging

Chat directly and safely with people who actually get it.

Live Groups

Connect with your community in real time when you’re ready to put yourself out there.

Explore

Discover popular topics, trending discussions, and communities worth joining.

Safe & Moderated

A protected space with clear community guidelines, active moderation, and zero tolerance for harm.

Our Story

Ribbn is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to bring more connection, understanding, and community to people facing cancer. We believe no one should navigate diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship without people who truly understand their experience. We're building a social platform where real stories and shared journeys help people feel less alone.

Ribbn started when my girlfriend was diagnosed with breast cancer at 20 years old. She searched everywhere for someone her age who understood what she was going through, and found almost nothing. Watching her go through treatment without peers who could relate made it clear: something was missing that we could actually build.

— Rowan Zeszut, Founder & CEO

Rowan and Savannah

A Space for Everyone

For every stage of the cancer journey.

Newly Diagnosed

Find clarity, reassurance, and connection with people who’ve been exactly where you are. Learn from real experiences as you figure out your next steps.

In Treatment

Share your day-to-day, compare experiences, and connect with people who know what it actually feels like — physically and emotionally.

Survivors

Stay connected to a community that understands where you’ve been. Support others, share what you’ve learned, and keep building real relationships.

Your Safety & Privacy Matter

Ribbn is a private, moderated social platform built for peer support. We do not share medical advice.

Our guidelines help foster respect, comfort, and trust. Your data is protected, and you always choose what you share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Ribbn is completely free. We're a nonprofit, and we believe everyone deserves access to community and support during their cancer journey.
Ribbn supports all cancer types and stages. Our community includes people with all kinds of diagnoses, treatments, and experiences.
We suggest connections for you based on your diagnosis, treatment stage, age, location, and shared interests. You can adjust your preferences anytime.
Your privacy is a top priority. You control what you share, and all conversations are private and secure. We never sell your data.
No. Ribbn provides peer-to-peer support and community connection — not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have medical concerns, please contact your doctor or a healthcare professional.

You deserve people who understand.

Join the community finding connection, strength, and support through their cancer journey.