Surviving cancer is lifelong process. The creators of Cure magazine are launching Heal, a publication dedicated to healing of the mind, body, and soul after surviving cancer. After treatment is over, survivorship begins.
The goal of Heal magazine is to create a forum for survivors to share experiences and provide encouragement, support, and inspiration. The Heal online community will be the voice for these survivors and their families.
As part of my class assignment I began researching Heal and looking for other online communities that cater to cancer survivors.
Other Sites and Communities to See:
The Cancer Blog is a great example of a blogging community created as an outlet for people whose lives have been touched by cancer. Blog topics are numerous and wide-ranging. I like this blog because of the personal element. Real people tell about their real experiences. I think the format of this forum is easy to use and encourages a sense of community for cancer patients.
The web page for the American Cancer society focuses on providing emotional support, day-to-day help, and information.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a specific page dedicated to cancer survivorship with lots of great information. This site would be a great place to draw Heal readership.
All of these sites contain elements related to the vision of Heal’s internet forum. The success of the Cancer Blog is due to the participation and communication of its readers. Encouraging reader’s to blog their experiences is a great way to unite the Heal community and begin the flow of information will that will benefit readers the most.
Topics like patient testimonials, stories of family members and friends, and offering advice to readers will help Heal grow into a promising online community that will benefit survivors by providing an outlet to address these concerns and contact other people fighting the same battles.
To visit Heal Magazine go to: http://healtoday.com/
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