How did you find out about BCNA?
Hello ladies! I hope everyone has been keeping safe and healthy 😊. I wanted to ask everyone who wants to share, how you found out about this site, BCNA? I think it’s really important for women (...
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I was part of a now defunct BC support group, founded by some pretty heavy hitters in the medical and consumer spaces. When that group folded we asked BCNA to take on some of our records, which they did. From there I was asked to participate in early discussions about the online forum and material for newly diagnosed folk, which I did.
The forum was very different back in those days and, to be honest, I didn't think it would really take off as it was quite stilted and driven by the moderators. Proved wrong there, obviously.
I've seen a lot of changes since 2010, many of which would have not pleased me. It's probably not something I would engage with now if I was newly diagnosed--too many stale announcements, stuff that is not related to the disease and a focus on fund raising that irritate the shit out of me.
Native curiosity about what might happen from here and habit are the only things that keep me here now. Each to their own, I suppose.
The forum was very different back in those days and, to be honest, I didn't think it would really take off as it was quite stilted and driven by the moderators. Proved wrong there, obviously.
I've seen a lot of changes since 2010, many of which would have not pleased me. It's probably not something I would engage with now if I was newly diagnosed--too many stale announcements, stuff that is not related to the disease and a focus on fund raising that irritate the shit out of me.
Native curiosity about what might happen from here and habit are the only things that keep me here now. Each to their own, I suppose.