Blogging can be done on a blog hosting site like MySpace or on a personal website. Blog posts (entries) are displayed as they are posted. So, the last entry you publish will be the first entry people see.
You can make blog posts public or private. In some blogging sites, you can restrict access to your blog, limiting it to friends and family. However, many people enjoy all all to view because it can increase awareness and create friendships.
Why Blog Your Cancer Treatment?
Blogging about your cancer treatment can help you cope with the ups and downs of cancer treatment. Regardless of what stage of cancer you have, it is never easy. Putting your thoughts on paper can release emotions who have been bottling up or reveal fears and other emotions you didn't know you had.Blogging allows friends and family members to track your progress. I can't tell you how many times I had to reveal test results to friends and family. Fifteen phone calls later, I was too tired to even say what I had to say. By blogging you can post results, appointments and more about your cancer treatment.
Blogging helps others. Seriously. When people read about others going through treatment and fighting cancer, they don't alone in their battle. It is an instant comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
You can make friendships. Connect with other patients and survive. Share secrets of combating side effects or successes. When you have cancer, it is so helpful to have a friend that is walking or has walked in your shoes.
