New to the Online Community - some help in getting started

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New to the Online Community - some help in getting started

Are you new to the Online Community and looking for help with getting started? We're here to help.

How to get started on the Online Community

We have produced a short video, showing you step by step how to get started.

This video shows you step by step how to join a group/forum and post a message.


Written instructions for getting started

If you prefer written instructions, you can find them here: 

  • If you haven’t already joined the forum click in the joining banner at the bottom, then click ok.

  • To add a new message in the forum, click on the ‘create new post’ button.

  • On a mobile, this looks like a plus sign at the top right of your screen.

  • In some groups, you can choose from different forums. If you’re new, you might want to choose ‘new here say hello’

Subject line - Write your post title in the subject line, this should just be few words to describe what you want to talk about or discuss

Description - Use this space to write your post. This will start a new discussion in the forum.

You could:

  • Introduce yourself
  • Share a few details about your cancer experience

You might want to:

  • Ask a question to other members
  • Share your cancer experience
  • Talk about how you are feeling, vent your emotions or share your fears
  • Or ask for other member's experiences

It's ok if you're not sure what to talk about yet, we'd encourage you to introduce yourself so that other members know that you're here.

Once you have finished writing, click ‘post’ in the green button at the bottom to post it in the forum.

If you have allowed email notifications, we will send you an email to let you know when someone replies to your post.

Let us know what you need help with

We are producing further videos to help users of the Online Community access the support you need. Please do let us know if there is a function you would particularly benefit from some extra help with.  

Madiso
  • Hi, I have been diagnosed with Myeloma. I have my heamatology appointment of Friday where I find out my full diagnosis and treament plan. Not sure what I want to ask really, I am just wondering about others experiences and trying to find out as much information on what I can expect as I can.

  • Hi  

    Thank you for commenting on the blog.

    I'm sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with myeloma. I'm glad you've found the Online Community. You don't have to go through this alone. I can see that you've already joined the Myeloma forum, which is the best place to connect with others who have experience of myeloma.

    When you feel ready, you could introduce yourself to other members in that forum by creating a new post post. I'm sure other members will be happy to share their own experiences and what they found helpful around the time of diagnosis.

    To create a post in the Myeloma forum, you'll just need to click the "Create new post" or "+" button near the top of the forum.

    I hope your appointment on Friday goes as well as possible, and that you're put on the best treatment plan for your diagnosis. 

    Take care,
    Dylan

  • Hi  

    Welcome to the Online Community, although sorry that your diagnosis has led you here.

    I have joined you to the NHL forum and posted your message there so that other members can offer you some support.

    If you need help posting in a forum, the above blog shows you how to get started. Please do let us know if you would like any further help, as we're here to support you in using the Online Community. 

    Our Support Line teams are also available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00email or live webchat.

    I hope you find the support you’re looking for. Please do come back and let us know how you're getting on.

    Best wishes,
    Dylan

  • New member, first post, caring for my partner with fast growing meningioma 

  • Hello I'm Tony the author Gabriel Silverback. I have just been diagnosed with incurable lung cancer and I'm scared out of my wits.  Help!