Caring for Yourself in the Run-Up to Christmas

92% of adults find life after cancer harder than treatment. If you’re finding this part tough, you’re not alone.

At Life after Cancer, we offer free support to help you navigate the challenges that often arise once treatment ends , including fear of recurrence, identity shifts, brain fog, relationship changes, and figuring out what matters now.

You can connect with others who’ve had cancer through expert-led sessions, peer support groups, coaching workshops, and our 6-week group programme – all delivered by trained coaches with personal cancer experience, or by leading experts in life after cancer such as doctors, psychologists, clinicians, and researchers.

98% of our community members say they feel less isolated and experience improved mental wellbeing after attending our services.

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About This Session

In this peer support, discussion-based session, Life after Cancer facilitates meaningful conversations about post-cancer challenges. Each session includes a guiding question to shape the discussion.

For this session, we’ll talk about how to navigate the festive season in a way that feels more manageable, with small choices or boundaries that support you.

The session includes:

• A group check-in to see how everyone is doing
• A guiding question to reflect on
• Optional breakout room discussions in pairs - share your experience, what has or hasn’t worked
• A final group peer reflection - share insights and hear what helped others

Guiding question for this session:

What small choices or boundaries could help make this festive season feel more manageable and supportive for you?

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Who is this for? Anyone who has finished cancer treatment, wants to support their mental wellbeing, and would like to connect with others who’ve had cancer.

The aim: To increase physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, and reduce isolation. The support we offer reduces the risk of serious mental distress and helps build a positive, purposeful life after cancer.

Your facilitator: Our groups are led by trained coaches who have personal experience of cancer.

Booking your place: Spaces are limited. Please book your spot, and we’ll send you the Zoom link a few hours before the session starts.

Free places: If you’re unable to make a donation, please select a free space. If all free spaces are taken and you can’t afford a ticket but would still like to attend, email us at support@life-aftercancer.co.uk with your name and the event you’d like to join - we’re here to support you.

Donations: Your donation helps keep our services going. Free tickets are available thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund.