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Forum: Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries

Holidays and special days, like birthdays and anniversaries, can be filled with complex emotions. Are they a time to celebrate or are they extra difficult? Share your feelings and experiences here.

• New

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  Created by: CaptainJay on Dec 16, 2018 01:04PM

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• I don't want to attend any BC related events, anything wrong?

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  Created by: stephilosphy00 on Sep 28, 2018 06:59PM

  Latest post: Dec 9, 2018 09:44PM by Gussy

• Podcast: Holiday Eating: Tips to Eat Healthy and Feel Good

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  Created by: Moderators on Nov 20, 2018 03:01PM

  Latest post: Nov 20, 2018 03:01PM by Moderators

• Feelings about breast cancer awareness month

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  Created by: Moderators on Oct 2, 2015 06:42AM

  Latest post: Sep 28, 2018 12:25AM by WC3

• Travel!

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  Created by: TwinkleCat on Sep 14, 2018 04:12AM

  Latest post: Sep 15, 2018 09:22AM by ksusan

• Finished treatment, but now have the dreaded Xnas to deal with

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  Created by: rubyredslippers on Dec 17, 2017 02:52AM

  Latest post: Dec 19, 2017 04:03AM by vampeyes

• First Thanksgiving with breast cancer..

  19 Posts 316 Views

  Created by: LeesaD on Nov 21, 2017 03:49PM

  Latest post: Nov 30, 2017 07:05PM by 7of9

• Giving giftd

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  Created by: JFV on Nov 25, 2017 08:19PM

  Latest post: Nov 28, 2017 11:15AM by JFV

• Thanksgiving Mishaps

  155 Posts 3,873 Views

  Created by: exbrnxgrl on Nov 26, 2014 02:10PM

  Latest post: Nov 20, 2017 01:18PM by SpecialK

• How to handle Thanksgiving with Family???????

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  Created by: Harley_Girl on Oct 26, 2017 07:07AM

   

• Halloween

  3 Posts 134 Views

  Created by: Sara536 on Sep 7, 2017 09:39PM

  Latest post: Sep 9, 2017 01:31PM by Hopeful82014

• Happy Easter to ME!

  2 Posts 107 Views

  Created by: cb123 on Apr 4, 2016 07:13AM

  Latest post: Apr 13, 2017 08:46AM by mistyeyes

• May is my month

  7 Posts 155 Views

  Created by: jlstacey on Apr 25, 2015 05:11PM

  Latest post: Feb 10, 2017 07:01PM by Luckynumber47

• Thoughts and wishes for the New Year?

  67 Posts 888 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 6, 2016 10:44AM

  Latest post: Jan 14, 2017 01:15PM by scaredashell07

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  3 Posts 78 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Nov 22, 2016 11:11AM

  Latest post: Nov 30, 2016 04:54PM by Kiks1

• Helping others during this time of the year.

  3 Posts 74 Views

  Created by: goldie0827 on Nov 21, 2016 07:40AM

  Latest post: Nov 22, 2016 07:56AM by mustlovepoodles

• Festival during FEC-T?

  4 Posts 91 Views

  Created by: ClaireA on Aug 23, 2016 04:15PM

  Latest post: Aug 26, 2016 04:11AM by ClaireA

• How to Celebrate Last Day of Chemo?

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  Created by: AlishaCatherine on Jan 20, 2014 09:18AM

  Latest post: Jun 16, 2016 02:41PM by ChrisKs

• What is LOVE to you? Share with us!

  6 Posts 132 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Feb 9, 2016 12:21PM

  Latest post: Mar 2, 2016 03:59AM by JoniB

• Wishing you a Happy New Year!

  2 Posts 62 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 31, 2015 12:17PM

  Latest post: Dec 31, 2015 01:10PM by MusicLover

• Holiday and cancer stress

  2 Posts 145 Views

  Created by: MinnesotaBarb on Dec 5, 2015 03:13PM

  Latest post: Dec 5, 2015 03:27PM by shaz101

• BCO Blog: ​Mixed Feelings During the Holidays?

  1 Posts 72 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 2, 2015 01:55PM

  Latest post: Dec 2, 2015 01:55PM by Moderators

• What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?

  9 Posts 104 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Nov 24, 2015 12:13PM

  Latest post: Nov 28, 2015 07:27AM by Moderators

• Happy Halloween from us to you!

  13 Posts 171 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Oct 31, 2015 11:24AM

  Latest post: Oct 31, 2015 08:40PM by Moderators

• Baby Shower Today and a Little Nervous

  8 Posts 192 Views

  Created by: Girl53 on Sep 19, 2015 06:04AM

  Latest post: Sep 24, 2015 08:11AM by Moderators

• How to celebrate a significant Birthday?

  7 Posts 184 Views

  Created by: Hear2day on Jul 14, 2015 04:43PM

  Latest post: Aug 13, 2015 05:56AM by goodprognosis

• Can I make it through, again....2012

  8 Posts 253 Views

  Created by: SheChirple on Dec 16, 2012 12:39PM

  Latest post: Jun 28, 2015 11:24AM by Moderators

• NEW BCO Blog: Thriving Emotionally During the Holidays

  1 Posts 83 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 23, 2014 11:33AM

  Latest post: Dec 23, 2014 11:33AM by Moderators

• NEW BCO Podcast: Healthy Eating During the Holidays

  1 Posts 61 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 19, 2014 08:59AM

  Latest post: Dec 19, 2014 08:59AM by Moderators

• Holiday and New Year Wishes

  2 Posts 77 Views

  Created by: Moderators on Dec 5, 2014 11:10AM

  Latest post: Dec 10, 2014 03:44PM by hopedreams