Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia advises holiday closure dates from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Friday 3 January 2025. We will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025.
During our closure time if you need support you can contact the Cancer Council on 13 11 20.
Throughout the rest of December and January our NET nurses Cristelle and Dana are available on the NET Nurse phone line.
We wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy holiday season.
Ten tips during the 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
- Resource 1
- Resource 2
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
