Navigating Holiday Challenges: Dr. Muenks Answers Questions from Our Listeners

In this special mini episode of the Bench to Bedside Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Muenks, director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center's Onco-Psychology Program, addresses listener-submitted questions on managing the holiday season while navigating a loved one's cancer journey. The episode provides thoughtful advice on keeping loved ones involved without overwhelming them, adjusting holiday traditions to accommodate dietary restrictions and energy levels, and balancing caregiving responsibilities with holiday preparations. In this conversation, Dr. Muenks emphasizes the value of open conversations, giving oneself grace and seeking support during this emotionally challenging time. The episode concludes with practical tips for creating special, low-energy holiday activities suitable for cancer patients and their families.

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Links from this Episode: 

• Learn more about Dr. Muenks
• Listen to Dr. Muenks in Bench to Bedside episode 20, “Coping with Cancer During the Holiday Season”