Connect with others
Connecting with others affected by cancer may help by providing practical tips, ideas, information or inspiration.
Cancer Connections is an online community with Forums and Blogs to link people with cancer, their carers and families. Cancer Council New South Wales.
Cancer Buddies Network is an online charity based support group designed to put you in touch with your cancer buddy so you can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with someone who knows how it feels. You can chat 1-to-1 by private messaging onsite, or on a lively Forum. UK based; 'proving that cancer need never be a lonely experience'.
Several members of the LIVESTRONG Staff discuss their experiences.
Living with Cancer - a series of short videos with practical tips and observations from cancer patients eg.
- Reaching out to people with Cancer,
- The little stuff 'meant so much'
- Denial over cancer diagnosis
- How friends helped her through cancer
Survivors Stories - LIVESTRONG
HealthAfterChemo US site. Listening and supporting your concerns through blogs, polls, and other interactions. Areas of emphasis:Chemo brain- understanding it and how to regain your capability, Recovering from chemotherapy and regaining your health and immunity.
Tell your cancer story - Cancer Council Victoria, Australia
Your stories - Cancer Research UK
Voices of Survivors - an organization devoted to exploring 'survivorship' and what that means to the individual.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network has discussion boards and a chat room.
Cancer Voices SA is unable to comment on the quality of information provided at the sites listed, but recognises that many of our members seek contact with others in a similar situation.
