Cancer patients: 5 ways to maintain holiday cheer
The holidays can be difficult when you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment. But while your usual traditions may be interrupted, the holiday spirit can still be found.
We asked several survivors how they coped with cancer during the holidays and what advice they had for patients undergoing treatment during the holidays. Here's what they had to say.
Focus on what makes you happiest about the holidays
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