Ten tips during the holiday season.
Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia advises holiday closure dates effective COB Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 inclusive. We will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Our NET nurses are available (Wednesday 24 December, Monday 29 December, Tuesday 30 December, Wednesday 31 December, Friday 2 January 2026) on the NET Nurse phone line.
Our NET Nurses are not available on the Public Holidays.
If you need support on days our NET Nurses are not available, you can contact the Cancer Council on 13 11 20.
We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
We understand that Christmas and the holiday season may be difficult to navigate for patients and carers in our Neuroendocrine Cancer community. Feelings, emotions and physical symptoms can sometimes present challenges to cope with, particularly around the holiday season. We’ve put together some tips that may help you to navigate this time.
Communicate gentle honesty
Communicate with gentle honesty how you are feeling – both to your loved ones and to yourself.
Set boundaries
It is okay to set boundaries during the holiday season. Give yourself the gift of kindness.
Prioritise the things that nurture you
Prioritise the things that nurture you. Pace yourself to best manage your own energy levels. Focus on what brings you comfort and happiness.
Reframe your expectations
Reframe your expectations – think about your traditions and rather than trying to achieve all of them, keep it simple.
Social connection
Social connection – use technology to stay connected if you are unable to attend a celebration in person.
Focus on the positive
Focus on the positive and find meaning in the season – identify moments of joy and remind yourself of them. Prioritise your attention to the present moment.
Plan early
Plan early – organise your schedule to include time to relax. Embrace your own relaxation and mindfulness strategies to reduce stress.
Delegate tasks
Delegate tasks – focus on what you feel you can achieve and delegate to others to help.
Celebrate in new ways
Celebrate in new ways – change doesn’t have to be scary. Consider talking with others about how they celebrate and consider adopting a new tradition!
Connect early with your healthcare team
Connect early with your healthcare team – holiday seasons can reduce the availability of appointments. Talk to your healthcare team about this early to make sure your own healthcare needs are covered over the holiday period.
For further information and tips, please also refer to Cancer Council resources and support line over the festive period:
- Call 13 11 20
If you require immediate crisis support, please reach out to the following 24/7 support lines:
- Immediate danger / emergency: 000
- Lifeline crisis support: Call: 13 11 14 / Text: 0477 13 11 14
