Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time for those who are coping with cancer. You may have complex feeling, both sad and joyful.

Plan to get together with friends, family or co-workers over the holidays
Find the right balance between celebrating with family and friends and spending the time you may need on your own. Trying to celebrate alone can be very difficult, so accept some invitation from others, or join an organized group activity.
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Keep things simple and ask for help.
In previous years, you may have been the one to do most of the holiday decorating, shopping, cooking, baking, and entertaining. This year, you may need to scale back your activities and focus on one or two traditions that are special to you. Let your family and friends know what your expectations are so they can help and offer their support.
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The taste will come back later.
Food doesn't taste right to many people in treatment, and rich, holiday dishes can intensify feelings of nausea. Focus on family, friends and spirituality now and look forward to enjoying meals at the next holiday, when treatment will be over.
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Celebrate the holidays with new traditions
Holiday traditions reflect and reinforce the things we care about. Traditions give most people a sense of belonging and allow them to mark the holiday season in a meaningful and unique way. And for people whose lives have been touched by cancer, the holidays take on a new meaning.
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