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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.

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Hopefull44 Connect

Survivor: Breast Cancer

Dear Cancer, Ha! I won this round. But it came with a heavy price didn't it? When I was fighting with you, I felt like I was a warrior. Constantly hearing of battles of defeat, me the victor. But now that we're at rest, I think about you often. How horrible and invasive you are, unfair-you make me insane with doubt. Sometimes I scream-How come? Why did you find me? What did I do? Other times, Why not me? Huh, ok let's do this. But REALLY-How come? I ate well, exercised, treat people well. And how aggressive you came, fully prepared to take me away from all that I love in the middle of this journey. Fighting like a coward, kicking my feet out from under me, taking jabs when I wasn't ready. But, this I know now because of you. I am hopeful, and loving and broken and bruised, and ok. Things are precise and defined for me now. You tried your little sneak attack, but I plan to laugh and be merry all the way to old age. I hope to never see you again, but if I do-your the one who has to watch out for me, I don't like bullies. So, get lost.
May 24 2014 9:29am |
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