Caregivers & Men's Support Board
http://www.members5.boardhost.com/men_only/index.html
This site is a basic forum for men whose wife, girlfriend, sister or mother has breast cancer. Most of the participants in the forum are men, but women comment as well. The activity on the forum goes up and down dramatically, but it is notable for the sharing of ideas by men whose loved one has breast cancer. One particular thread from October 2006 stands out in my mind. It is a sad note from a man called Dan that reported his wife had just passed away. The responses and emotional support for him were outstanding.
During my experience as a breast cancer caregiver, I found that keeping a daily journal was beneficial. It gave me a place to express my feelings. Now, with sites like the Caregivers & Men’s Support Board, men can interact with other men who are experiencing the same thing. It is a wonderful way to gather information and just vent some pent up feelings.
Breast Cancer Resource Directory of North
http://bcresourcedirectory.org/directory/09-family_partner_caregiver.htm
This is one of the most compact but easy-to-use sites available for the male caregiver. Although some content is borrowed from other reputable sources, the format is simple –- it’s all on one page. The most useful information on the page is a combination of information derived from the American Cancer Society and the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations’ Breast Cancer Resource List. The site has useful information on how the caregiver can take care of himself and how to recognize signs of burnout. In addition, there is a list of other resources, including books and Web sites. The selection of Web sites is not necessarily specific to breast cancer husbands or partners but is useful nonetheless. For its compactness and usefulness, this is one of the most comprehensive sites that I have seen devoted to the male caregiver.
