With the holiday season setting in rays of happiness and celebration everywhere, it can be quite a difficult time for those undergoing cancer treatment.

‘With the holiday season around, cancer patients and their families may find it more difficult to cope up with stress. Following stress-relieving techniques, may, however, help those to rise against this challenging stress phase.’

For patients: 




- Identify the physical and emotional stress that might be contributed by attending gatherings.
- Hence, one may consider modify their plans and opt for adequate rest.
- Be mindful of consuming healthy balanced meals; avoid overeating.
- Engage in light exercises to reduce stress.
- Embrace self-care to maintain well-being and manage stress.
- Occupy yourself with self-care activities and enjoyable hobbies like listening to music, reading, or crafting.
- Although it is quite normal to experience distress over how cancer may have changed your holiday season. Treat yourself with patience, compassion, and gentleness.
- Consider sharing out your feelings with family, friends, or a helpful professional.
- One may even join a support group to fight off loneliness.
For families and friends of cancer patients:
- Try out something new rather than centering on the losses this holiday season.
- Engage in activities like cooking, holiday shopping, or wrapping gifts.
- Bestow yourself with self-care to enjoy the holiday season.
- Give yourself a space to express emotions if you have experienced a loss of loved ones due to cancer.
- Talk and support your loved ones with cancer.
This holiday season let us make life better for even the cancer survivors and their caretakers!
Source-Medindia