If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know how much I support research efforts regarding all things cancer related. Answers will only come through research. I also support small-scale research efforts whenever I can such as the one I’m about to tell you about. Rebecca Hogue is conducting a study to determine the impact of cancer blogs on those who read them. This is a topic near and dear to me as I maintain my blog hoping to have a positive impact of one sort or another on those who choose to read it. It’s why I keep at it.
You now have an opportunity to share how reading cancer blogs has made a difference in your life, or if it has. All you need to do is click on the link and fill out a brief survey. All responses will remain anonymous. This survey is not just for blog readers who’ve had a cancer diagnosis, but anyone who reads a cancer blog. Caregivers, partners/spouses, family members, friends, medical professionals, or anyone who reads cancer blogs, is welcome to take part in this survey.
http://fluidsurveys.com/s/
Your feedback is important for this research project, but I care about it too. I’ve been trying to come up with a survey of my own specific to my blog and some day I’ll get that out to you, but for now, why not chime in on this survey?
And be sure to share any specific thoughts you have in the comments box of the survey. You can comment specifically on any blogs you read or keep your comments general. Your honest opinions matter. They always do.
If you’re not sure if you want to take part, no worries. Think about it. This survey is open until the end of April, so you can stop back any time this month.
Thank you for participating and as always, thank you for reading Nancy’s Point!
Why do you read Nancy’s Point and/or other cancer blogs?
What kind of impact has reading cancer blogs had on you?
What type of posts do you appreciate reading the most?
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Image via Rebecca Hogue
Stacey
Wednesday 6th of May 2015
Great meeting you all here! IMHO, going through many blogs made my life easier. I've made many good friends, who I could share my experiences about cancer. I also look at it as a digital support group of sort. Whenever one is feeling down, the group would try to cheer someone up and send in positive vibes to counter her dark thoughts. Cheers! :)
Nancy
Wednesday 6th of May 2015
Stacey, A digital support group - I like the way you put that. And I agree that reading blogs has made my life easier too. Thank you for sharing.
Carolyn Frayn
Monday 20th of April 2015
Certainly community, how else would I have had the pleasure to call you, and all the wonderful people I've met through blogs, good friends. Bittersweet sometimes, but as we cherish the memories of those friends who have died, and know there will be more heartbreak, we celebrate the incredible friendships, love and support... always. xoxo
Nancy
Tuesday 21st of April 2015
Carolyn, Your comment sayss it all. Thank you. xo
Beth L. Gainer
Wednesday 8th of April 2015
Hi Nancy,
I read others' blogs to feel a sense of community and to learn new things. As you know, having cancer/having had cancer can feel very isolating, so it's nice to know one is not alone. I'll be writing a similar type post on this survey, which I took. Nice post, Nancy!
Nancy
Wednesday 8th of April 2015
Beth, I read blogs for a lot of reasons, but the main one is all about that sense of community. As Mandi said, cancer is very messy and reading blogs helps with the 'cleaning up'. Thank you for reading. I look forward to your post.
Mandi
Tuesday 7th of April 2015
What an interesting concept to research. I read blogs to feel connected, knowing I am not alone out there fussing with this messy cancer world helps me.
Nancy
Wednesday 8th of April 2015
Mandi, It is an interesting concept. I have no doubt that those who read blogs are impacted in some pretty substantial ways. As you said, a big part of it is finding those connections, which is so important because cancer is indeed very messy.
Don Kerr aka Riding Shotgun
Saturday 4th of April 2015
Hi Nancy, Mind if I share your posting on my blog?
Nancy
Saturday 4th of April 2015
Don, That would be terrific if you write a brief intro and then include a link to my posting in yours. I will have to check out your blog soon. I hope you do the survey and encourage other partners to do the same. Thank you for reading and commenting. I often wonder how many men are out there reading.