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.
It has been 2 years since my diagnosis of HER2+, non-invasive breast cancer. I opted for a bi-lateral mastectomy and they did expanders/reconstruction at the same time. I had 8 rounds of chemo & 52 treatments of Herceptin. I have never been pain free since. My PS says the "surgery" was a success and the pain will subside over time......acts like no big deal. My oncologist doesn't really deal with or understand why I am such pain. At times, I can't stand to wear a bra, but if I go without one I am pain by the end of day. I wear a low dose pain patch that my MD prescribed for me, but it really only dims the pain. As well, I suffer from depression and anxiety, taking Effexor XR daily and Xanax as needed (which is almost daily). I have started therapy with a counselor and doing yoga. Another ongoing issue is the severe hot flashes.....probably at least 1 every hour......to the point sweat pours down my face. Has anyone dealt with any of these issues to which you can help? So wanting to enjoy life again. My oncol says I will be considered in remission for the next 9 years, but as a woman of great faith, I claim to be healed of the cancer! Just needing to be able to start living life again.
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