I spend my fair share of time on the www. I have come across two websites recently that have stood out above the fray. One is dedicated to head & neck cancer; the other is for a wide range of cancers.
The first is the Oral Cancer Foundation at…
http://oralcancerfoundation.org/
They have the most complete site dedicated to H&N cancer for everything from diagnosis to rehabilitation. The section on “Emotional aspects” and within that “Survivors – What Now?” is what caught my attention. Here’s a link directly to that section (it has 2 parts)…
http://oralcancerfoundation.org/emotional/survivors_1.htm.
Until one goes through this experience, it is difficult to fathom the impact it has on one’s psyche. This section resonated with me and confirmed that I am not overreacting to my current circumstances. I found it helpful and wanted to pass the information on to others.
The second site is CancerCompass at…
http://www.cancercompass.com/
They have an active forum (message board) section covering 35 different cancers. The direct link to this section on their website is…
http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board.htm
In reading the posts and responses for head & neck cancer, this site has quickly grown an active and knowledgeable community that has been there and done that. I can’t speak directly for the other cancers, but I doubt you will be disappointed. Again, it covers the gamut from diagnosis to rehabilitation. There are also caregiver perspectives.
Dealing with cancer is tough. But, these sites make it a bit easier.
Take care.
Ed