Check out this list of frequently asked questions for help with using different features on My.BrainTumorCommunity.Org.

What do the different privacy settings mean?

• Public – This means that all your content is available to everyone who visits My.BrainTumorCommunity.Org, and will appear in search results. The information that is available includes your profile, profile photo, blog, friends, and groups.

• Friends Only – This means that your profile is only available to people you have approved as Friends. Your username and avatar will still appear in search results, but people will not be able to see details of your profile unless they are your friends.

• Private – This means that all the information you enter is viewable only to you. Your username and profile picture will not appear in search results, your profile will not be visible to others, and you will not be listed among the members for groups you have joined.

How do I create a blog?
To create a blog, go to your “My Stuff” page and click on “Blogs” in the menu on the left (near the bottom). Click on “Create your blog now!” and enter a short description. Use the menu on the left to create entries, manage comments, and designate settings.

What is a bulletin?
A bulletin is a mass message that goes out to everybody in your “My Friends” list. It is a useful tool to announce something to all your friends at once, like your new blog or updates about your latest doctor visit.

How do I send a message to someone?
The first step is to find the person in the community. You can then go to their profile and click on “Send [NAME] a message” from the menu on the top right. You can also go to your "My Stuff" page and click "Find friends" in your Friends List. When you see the person's screenname, click on 'Send a message".

How do I search for other members?
From the Community page, look for the Featured Members box and click on the link that says “All Members”. You can use the search bar or scroll through the pages to see other members in the community.

How do I post on the Discussion Forums?
The Discussion Forums (also known as message boards) provide a space to read, post, and reply to messages and questions from other users. Each of the different Discussion Forums represents a different subject area. Go to the Forum that you're interested in. You will find topics that are currently being discussed. To introduce a new discussion topic, click on “Post a Topic” . To jump in on a discussion, click on the topic and hit the “Reply” button which appears at the end of each post.

Why aren't my photos appearing?
Photos must be approved by an NBTS administrator before appearing on the site. There may be a delay of up to 1 business day before approved photos will appear.

Why don’t I see the changes that I made?
Try refreshing your page. If your changes still do not appear, try waiting a few minutes and then refreshing the page again. It sometimes takes a few minutes for changes to be updated throughout the site. If you continue to experience long delays, please contact tech_support@braintumor.org.