Vi--
Like you, I really trust the people here, and I've never felt the need to "take a vacation" from reading the forums. I think people are so different in how they cope with medical issues, that there's no one size fits all solution. I know that for me, doing extensive reading and research is how I cope, but for others, doing extensive research or reading about others who are in "bad shape" may lead to unproductive anxiety rather than to having more sense of control of the situation. I know people who'd rather have a spouse, other loved one, or close friend be the one to do the research or have the extensive knowledge, and to have that person fill them in kind of on a "need to know" basis.
Ann
Small TA Grade 1, May-06; recur (2 tiny), same, June-08; TURBTs both times. BCG begun July-08, dosage to 1/3rd May-10, completed treatment December-11. All clear since 2008.