I Had Cancer

IHadCancer is a social support network for cancer fighters, survivors, and their supporters.[1][2] Built by Squeaky Wheel Media, the site launched in July 2011.[1] IHadCancer was founded by Mailet Lopez and Anthony Del Monte and is located in Chelsea, Manhattan.[1]

IHadCancer
Type of businessPrivate
Type of site
Social Network Service
FoundedJuly 2011
Headquarters
Manhattan, NY
,
U.S.
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleAnthony Del Monte
Mailet Lopez
Employees6
URLihadcancer.com
Current statusActive

In 2008, Mailet Lopez was diagnosed with breast cancer.[3] She decided to build a site focused on creating connections between people who can help one another in dealing with cancer through their unique experiences.[3] As co-founder of Squeaky Wheel Media, she used the company's experience in web development and design to produce IHadCancer.com.[4][5] According to Mailet, the name, "I Had Cancer" stems from her personal battle with the disease and represents the importance of a positive attitude and "looking towards the future".[6]

In 2012, Squeaky Wheel Media won the Webby Award for the Community Category for the site IHadCancer.[7] The site went on to win two additional Webbys, both in 2015 and in 2016. Members can create personal profiles, invite others to their circle of friends and contribute to discussions.[8] They can browse the community section and search for others based on gender, age, location, type of cancer and treatment.[8]

References
  1. "I Had Cancer, A Social Network For Fighters, Survivors And Supporters". TechCrunch. 22 July 2011.
  2. "Cancer-support catches up with the social networking age with the launch of IHadCancer.com". The AdBuzz. 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
  3. "New Social Network Connects Cancer Survivors, Patients And Supporters". Forbes. 25 Aug 2011.
  4. "New Social Network Deals with Cancer Through Digital Connections". Washington Post. 8 Aug 2011.
  5. "The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Fun". Poder Magazine. 25 Jan 2011.
  6. "Health Watch: New Social Networking Site for Cancer Patients". CBS Philly. 2 Sep 2011.
  7. "IHadCancer Wins the Community Webby". Webby Awards. 21 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2012.
  8. "Social Network Focuses on Shared Cancer Stories". CNET. 9 Aug 2011.
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