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Di_BCNA
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16 years ago

Get Connected Day!

This is the Get Connected post, which is a place where you can introduce yourself if you'd like to widen your connections.
What to do...

Comment to this post (use the comment form at the bottom of the page) with a short note about yourself and who you're looking to connect to.  Easy!

If you see someone with experience similar to yours, who you'd like to connect to, then just click their username (in their post) and you will end up on their profile page.  Then all you need to do is look on the left side of the page under their picture and you'll see an "add contact" link and follow the prompts.

Why connect to others?

One of the good things about connecting to others, is that all of their blog posts will show up on your homepage in a reading list.  So if you haven't visited the site in a few days, you'll still see what everyone is up to!

Important note

Remember to check your own privacy settings on your "edit" page. There's no need to reveal anything personal or private, but if you want others to connect to you, you should make some of your My Profile settings "public" so others can find out a bit about you (eg. 'my story', 'about' me' and 'breast cancer experience'). 

If you're not sure what to do, you might like to read this post on how to change your privacy settings.

Have fun!

Di

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  • Kate_277's avatar
    Kate_277
    Member
    15 years ago
    Thanks for your support Caren and a big congrats to you making it through! I hope you have a really deserved special celebration. I know I will make it though, it's just when you think you have got one thing under wraps as it were, there is something else that you have to get your head around....it's just that out of control thing.....but it will work out, roll on Christmas and bring on 2011 when I have put this chemo to bed! :) Kate
  • Cazz's avatar
    Cazz
    Member
    15 years ago
    Hi Kate - it is very daunting and you really do feel like you are on a roller coaster ride. I'm on the other side of it all now so my thoughts go out to you as you begin treatment. Would love to chat and be of any assistance I can, even if it's just an ear to listen. Hope all goes well. Caren
  • Cazz's avatar
    Cazz
    Member
    15 years ago
    My name is Caren and my BC experience began in March 2009. 4xChemo, a year of Herceptin, a bi-lateral mastectomy and reconstruction later and I'm on the road to recovery. I turn 49 in 3 weeks and it's going to be a pink Birthday/Recovery celebration. Would love to talk to anyone and share experiences. It's a rough ride and it's nice to feel that you are not alone. Caren
  • Di_BCNA's avatar
    Di_BCNA
    Member
    16 years ago
    Hi Sam and welcome! Look forward to seeing you around the Network (and congrats on the big 4-0 ! ;) Di
  • -Samantha-'s avatar
    -Samantha-
    Member
    16 years ago
    Hi Everyone! I'm Sam and I've been thru the BC journey over the last 3 years, BRCA1+, Grade 3 IDC, Lumpectomy, Axcillary Clearance, TAC Chemotherapy, Bi-Lateral Mastectomy and Reconstruction with Tissue expanders and silicone gel implants. Guess you could say, I've done it all and I've only JUST turned 40! I've been working with BCNA as a Community Liaison since 2009 and I'm loving it. With a small business to run and 2 daughters to raise, life is very busy, but never too busy to make new friends. So I'd love to hear from anyone with a similar situation or just looking for someone who's been there, to listen. Sam :-)
  • Di_BCNA's avatar
    Di_BCNA
    Member
    16 years ago
    Hi Kate and welcome to the network, I'm Di, one of the administrators. I hope you find your way around okay but just ask if you need a hand.