Guidelines for Sharing Your Story and Using the Forum
Guidelines for Sharing Your Story
Be respectful. Write with kindness and empathy. Remember others may be in very different stages of their journey.
Stay authentic. Share your real experiences, the highs, the lows, and everything in between.
Protect privacy. You may post under your name or anonymously. Please avoid sharing identifiable details of others without permission.
Do not give medical advice. Share what worked for you, but do not present it as professional guidance. Always encourage readers to consult their healthcare provider.
Keep it inclusive. This space is for people affected by all cancers, including patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones.
Guidelines for Using the Forum
Treat everyone with respect and compassion. Disagreements can happen, but personal attacks, bullying, or insensitive remarks will not be tolerated.
Keep discussions relevant to the topic.
Avoid spam, promotions, or fundraising links unless cleared by the site admin.
The forum is for support and connection, not diagnosis or treatment recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can contribute a blog post?
Anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers, or supporters, is welcome to share their story.
2. How do I submit my story?
Go to Share Your Journey and fill out the form. You can choose to publish under your name or anonymously.
3. How long should my blog post be?
There is no strict limit, but most stories are between 500 and 1,500 words. Write as much as feels comfortable.
4. Can I include photos or media?
At this time photos are not included. This feature will be added if there is an overwhelming response to add.
5. How is the forum different from the blog?
The blog is for longer, reflective posts. The forum is for ongoing discussion, questions or updates.
6. What if I see something inappropriate?
Each post will be reviewed before it is posted.