I Had Cancer Guidelines
We're all here for similar reasons - we've been touched by cancer in some way. It’s up to all of us to show each other that no one is alone. Your IHadCancer profile is your own place to call home during this crazy thing called cancer, we just ask that you keep these simple guidelines in mind when participating.
1. Always Be Nice. This is a place for connections and conversations – we encourage you all to talk openly but please remain considerate in all of your engagement. Don’t post obscene, hateful or objectionable content. Abuse and disrespect will not be tolerated in the IHC community and is subject to deletion and user removal at our discretion.
2. Be a Good Friend. The IHC community is a family. Please remember to be a good friend to the connections you make on IHC. Ask questions that you wish someone would ask you; if you can’t find the right words to say, send a hug, it can speak louder than words. A simple gesture goes a long way.
3. Don't Spam. This includes sending unsolicited messages of any nature, posting links to unrelated content, promoting a survey, fundraiser or product where it shouldn’t be promoted. If you aren’t sure if something is appropriate to post, e-mail us and we’ll let you know.
4. Think Before You Post. Everything you post on IHadCancer is secure, but it is up to you to monitor how much or how little information you are sharing about yourself and your experience. Please don’t share personal or identifiable information like your mailing address or your full name and don’t share other member’s information.
5. If You See Something, Say Something. We work hard to make sure these guidelines are followed closely but if you see something that doesn’t’ feel right to you, please let us know. We review every report we receive and will take anything you say to heart. We promise.
6. Be Open. Welcome newcomers and help guide them through this journey based on your own experience. Whether you are a survivor, fighter, caregiver or supporter, you have valuable information that can very well help someone else who is just beginning the cancer journey. Be open to sharing experiences and give someone else the gift of your time.
Thanks for being a part of our community. It’s up to all of us to ensure that IHadCancer remains a place for us all to call home when dealing with the ups and downs of a cancer diagnosis.
Why I despise Rely for Life It's because part of it is supposed to signify the cancer struggle by walking all night. I don't think so. Not by a long shot! Until you are puking for hours on end and so thin the wind can blow you away and so done with pain and life that you are willing to jump off a bridge then people will hv some idea... Also, there is NO coordinated effort in the global community to talk and share the research that has already been done or what scientists everywhere are doing right now. Lets not forget that the pharmaceutical companies have a lot of money invested in people with cancer not getting well. That is the sad hard truth. With cures there will be no more chemo therapy, radiation, or the dozens of drugs that fight and battle the disease. Educate yourself on these issues and made your voices heard through your representatives. Watch these documentaries and others to educate yourself Pink Ribbon's, Inc, How t survive a plague, & Bad Blood: a cautionary Tale All of these ad campaigns from companies that give money for cancer research don't really disclose what percentage of the profit of each item goes in. Read the fine print!
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