The holiday season is a joyful time for many, but it can also be a busy, stressful time – and one that is especially difficult for those receiving treatment for cancer, or those with a loved one who is.
Paula Myers, a clinical social worker at the BC Cancer Agency, provide the following suggestions for coping with cancer during the holidays.
Tips for people coping with cancer:
• Decide which holiday traditions – if any – you want to continue this year.
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