Battling Cancer

Ovaries are the small almond shaped glands that attach to the uterus via the fallopian tubes. They produce eggs and hormones.

According to the American Cancer Society, a woman’s risk of getting ovarian cancer in her lifetime is 1 in 71. The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2008 there will be 21,250 new cases diagnosed and 15,520 deaths.

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No matter how much you educate yourself, how much you prepare for battle in every way; there will still be days you feel like crawling into the cave and giving up.

You had those days before you had cancer and its normal to have them now.

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Spring is in the air!

Many cancer support organizations are gearing up for warm weather events.

Consider participating, donating dollars or volunteering your time to support these activities.

Cancer events have many purposes including:

• fundraising for research
• awareness and information dissemination
• inspiration
• remembering those who have and are still fighting the battle
• an avenue for loved ones and caregivers to offer support

What’s Going On…

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Male Breast Cancer comprises 1% of all diagnosed cases of breast cancer.

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Cancer Blogging.

First, what exactly is a blog?

“A blog (an abridgment of the term web log) is a website where entries are commonly displayed in reverse chronological order.” Source.

And how many blogs are out there? The estimated 112.8 million English speaking blogs is probably an underestimate.

So why blog? Why write a book or create the lyrics to a song? Do you have something to say that others want to hear?

If you are a cancer patient, you are one of 10,326,000 people. Source.

This doesn’t include cancer survivors.

That’s a lot of people you have a commonality with, not to mention every single person touched by cancer.

Does your journey have a value to others? I think so and obviously so do others.

There is a huge relief that comes from reading a journey similar to your own. That sense of not being alone is hugely comforting. As we’ve discussed before regarding social platforms, sometimes it does take one to know one. Who truly knows what you are dealing with every moment of every day better than someone who IS there, right beside you, in a similar situation?

A New York Times article, February 26, 2008 discusses the value of chronicling for cancer patients. The Power of Words for Cancer Patients.

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I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my friend’s recent cancer diagnosis in the last few days. I think I’m coming to realize that you or a person you love becomes sick, it’s natural reaction to feel as if you’re the only person in the world who has ever been through that situation before.

In the spirit of strength in numbers, I’m compiled 20 positive and supportive internet communities for cancer patients, survivors and their family and friends. I hope that you find them useful!

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