Tracy Lautenbach, MSW, LCSW, OSW, is the social work team leader for radiation oncology at Penn. In this article, she reminds those with cancer, or who are cancer survivors, to stay connected to the ones they love this holiday season.
Holidays are traditionally viewed as a time to celebrate with family and friends.
However, sometimes people with cancer and their loved ones feel they are out of step with the rest of the world during the holidays. Patients and family members wonder how they will be able to take care of themselves while meeting the demands of the season. It is also a time when people become reflective about their illness and the what the future holds form them.
Sharing concerns with the people you love and who are your supports is a way to help you stay connected during this time.
How do you cope with the holiday season? We’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments section below.
