The holiday season is centered around food and family and giving gifts to those you love. While the holiday season can be a very stressful time for everyone, it can be especially overwhelming for someone coping with cancer.
The month of December can bring a whirlwind of emotions: joy, sadness, exhaustion, and excitement. The holidays can be busy and hectic for us all; now, imagine our patients who are battling a cancer diagnosis or chronic illness.
Holiday stress can be a lot for anyone, but when it also involves dealing with cancer, the holidays
can become overwhelming. While this time may feel isolating or uncontrollable, it is important
to remember that the people you are surrounded by during the holidays are there to support you
the best they can. There are many ways to make this holiday season as comfortable and
enjoyable as possible.