The holidays are a busy time for everyone. There are religious celebrations, getting together with family and friends, traveling, shopping for gifts, decorating, and food preparation. Being newly diagnosed with cancer, in active treatment, or during the survivorship stage adds to an already hectic schedule. You may have to juggle family obligations with a treatment schedule, adjust how you celebrate due to treatment side effects, and/or balance gift purchases with the financial burdens of cancer treatment. Join the #gyncsm community as we discuss the impact the holidays have on those impacted by cancer this Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 8pm ET during our Surviving Holiday Stress chat.
We will talk about the challenges and discuss ways to cope and make those special gatherings with family and friends more meaningful and less stressful.
T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy?
T2: How can a major diagnosis impact your experience of the holidays and your traditions? Does this change over time?
T3: What are some things you changed about how you celebrated when you/your loved one were first diagnosed? What are some tips for those celebrating while in active treatment?
T4: How can you manage relationships when you feel like you are expected to fulfill all your "usual" roles during the holidays? What can you do ahead of time to set expectations?
T5: How do you feel about starting new traditions and letting go of others? How will this year be different for you?
T6: What are some tips for being more mindful or "in-the-moment" as you celebrate? How can you re-center if things get overwhelming?
We look forward to seeing you on the 8th!
#gyncsm Co-founders
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