#GynCSM Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #GynCSM hashtag.
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 | GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community for gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers. |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Our co-moderators are @womenofteal @btrfly12 Our health care moderators are @ShannonWestin @temkins @journeycancer and our mental health moderator @DrBeckerSchutte We start out with brief intro’s - Please take a moment to introduce yourself. #gyncsm |
 | Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @DrBeckerSchutte Thanks for joining us. We totally understand. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Our co-moderators are @womenofteal @btrfly12 Our health care moderators are @ShannonWestin @temkins @journeycancer and our mental health moderator @DrBeckerSchutte We start out with brief intro’s - Please take a moment to introduce yourself. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community for gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers. |
 | Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte Hi All—I’m Ann, a KC-area psychologist, book junkie, passionate supporter of #wholepersonhealth and #gyncsm mental health mod. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Dee here from chilly NJ! Dx with #ovca Stage3B 2005, recurrence 2008, Ovarian Cancer research advocate, blogger, co-founder/co-moderator #gyncsm |
 | Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 Hello #gyncsm - I'm your moderator behind the @gyncsm account. I am a CHEK2 previvor having a busy medial appt season, so will enjoy tonight's topic for sure. |
 | Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @gyncsm: Our co-moderators are @womenofteal @btrfly12 Our health care moderators are @ShannonWestin @temkins @journeycancer and our mental health moderator @DrBeckerSchutte We start out with brief intro’s - Please take a moment to introduce yourself. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte I am pretty amazed by technology. It’s wild that I can sit here in the parking lot with a hotspot and my laptop and participate (almost) like I was at home! #GyncSM |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm If you prefer to “listen only” during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join - just to let us know you are here. Please continue intro's and welcomes - we'll start in w/ the "ground rules" :) and tips! |
 | Your Fav Virtual Doctor 🩺 @DrCSWilliam RT @gyncsm: Welcome to #gyncsm - a passionate community for gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, advocates and health care providers. |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @gyncsm: If you prefer to “listen only” during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join - just to let us know you are here. Please continue intro's and welcomes - we'll start in w/ the "ground rules" :) and tips! |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: If you prefer to “listen only” during the chat, we'd love for you to tweet "#gyncsm" when you join - just to let us know you are here. Please continue intro's and welcomes - we'll start in w/ the "ground rules" :) and tips! |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 @DrBeckerSchutte I once moderated a chat as a passenger in a car driving from CO to TX. Gotta love technology - though I don't recommend that! #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Chats are an open discussion and all are welcome to share from their experiences and perspectives. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @gyncsm: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Chats are an open discussion and all are welcome to share from their experiences and perspectives. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: The #gyncsm chat promotes community in a public forum. Chats are an open discussion and all are welcome to share from their experiences and perspectives. Learn more about risks/benefits: https://t.co/TipZUv1jQy |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Are you new to tweet chats? Follow hashtag #gyncsm and include it in every tweet during the next hour to engage with others about this topic. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal #gyncsm tagged resources and referrals are not a substitute for speaking with your doctor who understands your needs and history. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Are you new to tweet chats? Follow hashtag #gyncsm and include it in every tweet during the next hour to engage with others about this topic. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Remember - Twitter is an open social network and posts are public. Use a Direct Message to exchange email addresses/personal information.#gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Welcome to those joining and all those “listening in”. Tweet #gyncsm so we know you are here. You can always tweet, DM or email us with questions/comments after the chat is over. https://t.co/XYaP3OTgsG |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @womenofteal: Remember - Twitter is an open social network and posts are public. Use a Direct Message to exchange email addresses/personal information.#gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Tonight on #gyncsm we’ll be discussing Surviving Holiday Stress We’ll use a topic format with T1; T2 etc. Please include the corresponding T# at the front of your comment or answer. We will also end our chat with a chance to share TIL: thoughts standing for “Today I Learned”. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Welcome to those joining and all those “listening in”. Tweet #gyncsm so we know you are here. You can always tweet, DM or email us with questions/comments after the chat is over. https://t.co/XYaP3OTgsG |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: Tonight on #gyncsm we’ll be discussing Surviving Holiday Stress We’ll use a topic format with T1; T2 etc. Please include the corresponding T# at the front of your comment or answer. We will also end our chat with a chance to share TIL: thoughts standing for “Today I Learned”. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Thank you to all who have tweeted valuable information to our community during the past month using the #gyncsm hashtag and those who helped promote tonight's chat. |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm You can find the 6 topic areas we’ll cover on today’s chat on our #gyncsm blog page: https://t.co/GBEVUO0XC4 |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Tonight on #gyncsm we’ll be discussing Surviving Holiday Stress We’ll use a topic format with T1; T2 etc. Please include the corresponding T# at the front of your comment or answer. We will also end our chat with a chance to share TIL: thoughts standing for “Today I Learned”. |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @gyncsm: You can find the 6 topic areas we’ll cover on today’s chat on our #gyncsm blog page: You can find the 6 topic areas we’ll cover on today’s chat on our #gyncsm blog page: https://t.co/GBEVUO0XC4 |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: You can find the 6 topic areas we’ll cover on today’s chat on our #gyncsm blog page: You can find the 6 topic areas we’ll cover on today’s chat on our #gyncsm blog page: https://t.co/GBEVUO0XC4 |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy? #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @gyncsm: T1: T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: T1: T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: T1: T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 #gyncsm I continued the tradition I had growing up where each child picks out a new ornament for the tree each year. We also have 2 different advent calendars - one from my childhood - that we all enjoy. Watching ELF and the original Miracle on 34th Street are also a must. :) |
 | Tobey @BRCAinfo I’m popping in to wish everyone at #gyncsm a very happy & HEALTHY holiday season but I can’t stay. Be well everyone 🤗🌹♥️ |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A1: My favorite holiday traditions are time with my people, our annual homemade gifts, baking, music, and holiday light tours. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @gyncsm T1 I love baking cookies that I used to eat growing up . And I love decorating the tree. Every ornament has a story - a trip , event or from when my kids were growing up. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 I also love to attend a Christmas Eve candlelight service with my husband and kids before heading off to celebrate with extended family. Some peace before the bustle. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @BRCAinfo Happy and Healthy Holiday Season to to you to0, Tobey. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A1: A1: My favorite holiday traditions are time with my people, our annual homemade gifts, baking, music, and holiday light tours. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @gyncsm: T1: T1: What do you look forward to during the winter holidays? What traditions bring you comfort and/or joy? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 @DrBeckerSchutte a homemade gift tradition sounds great :) #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T2: How can a major diagnosis impact your experience of the holidays and your traditions? Does this change over time? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @btrfly12 For me midnight Mass when I had the energy was a highlight of the season . #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: T2: T2: How can a major diagnosis impact your experience of the holidays and your traditions? Does this change over time? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T2: per @SHAREing expectations of being or looking like the person you were before your diagnosis can have an impact on your decision to attend gatherings or on your interactions during gatherings. Financial strain can also make gift giving an added source of stress. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @gyncsm: T2: T2: How can a major diagnosis impact your experience of the holidays and your traditions? Does this change over time? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T1 @Shareing had a program on the Power of Tradition #gyncsm https://t.co/53PFSO5PNr |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T2: also @SHAREing mentions that the answer to "Do you have to set a place for cancer at the table?" can be yes, no or a little of both. It is a very individual thing. See more great slides from them about the holidays H/T @womenofteal https://t.co/7ea3S3YVcj #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @womenofteal: T1 @Shareing had a program on the Power of Tradition #gyncsm https://t.co/53PFSO5PNr |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @womenofteal: T1 @Shareing had a program on the Power of Tradition #gyncsm https://t.co/53PFSO5PNr |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @btrfly12: T2: T2: per @SHAREing expectations of being or looking like the person you were before your diagnosis can have an impact on your decision to attend gatherings or on your interactions during gatherings. Financial strain can also make gift giving an added source of stress. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte Drat. I am failing at hash tagging hardcore tonight. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @gyncsm T2 When I getting chemotherapy treatment I didn’t have time for things or was so tired I could do the things if I wanted to. So was a tough to adjust at first. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm #gyncsm RT @DrBeckerSchutte A2: I talk to clients who are dealing with energy challenges or other limitations after diagnosis about how to identify the spirit of a tradition and be open to letting the specifics change. |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @btrfly12: T2: T2: also @SHAREing mentions that the answer to "Do you have to set a place for cancer at the table?" can be yes, no or a little of both. It is a very individual thing. See more great slides from them about the holidays H/T @womenofteal https://t.co/7ea3S3YVcj #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: #gyncsm RT @DrBeckerSchutte A2: I talk to clients who are dealing with energy challenges or other limitations after diagnosis about how to identify the spirit of a tradition and be open to letting the specifics change. |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 @DrBeckerSchutte I caught you! And I keep forgetting the topic# :) #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A2: I also talk with clients about giving themselves permission—and explaining to others—to need something completely different than previous years. Sometimes, it is okay to let a tradition lapse. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A2: A2: I also talk with clients about giving themselves permission—and explaining to others—to need something completely different than previous years. Sometimes, it is okay to let a tradition lapse. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T3: What are some things you changed about how you celebrated when you/your loved one were first diagnosed? What are some tips for those celebrating while in active treatment? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T2 Some people may just need to have a caregiver say - It's OK to not - bake dozens of cookies or buy all the gifts or put every decoration out. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: T3: T3: What are some things you changed about how you celebrated when you/your loved one were first diagnosed? What are some tips for those celebrating while in active treatment? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A2: A2: I also talk with clients about giving themselves permission—and explaining to others—to need something completely different than previous years. Sometimes, it is okay to let a tradition lapse. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @womenofteal: T2 Some people may just need to have a caregiver say - It's OK to not - bake dozens of cookies or buy all the gifts or put every decoration out. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T3: per @CancerHopeNet a great strategy is to simplify - get to the core of what matters to you - but also plan for how cancer may interrupt your celebrations. They also remind us all to check on caregivers and their needs over the holidays. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins A2: If you have a holiday tradition you'd like to participate in please talk with you healthcare team. You may be able to reschedule to allow a short treatment break so you don't miss important times with your family. #LittleBigThings #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A3: Similar to the last topic, I encourage people to focus on their top priorities, and let some of the rest fall to the side. Maybe you do less baking, fewer cards, less running. That’s all okay. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T3: For the holidays, @power4patients suggests: 1) Know your limits and rest when you need to. 2) Allow extra time for preparing for travel or a get together - especially med prep. 3) Be conscious of foods you don't normally consume. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T3 I picked out only 2 cookies to make ( instead of 5) , I had family help set up and put the lights on the tree. Which left me with what I love adding ornaments. I asked my husband to do the shopping for gifts. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: T3 I picked out only 2 cookies to make ( instead of 5) , I had family help set up and put the lights on the tree. Which left me with what I love adding ornaments. I asked my husband to do the shopping for gifts. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Great Advice. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A3: A3: Similar to the last topic, I encourage people to focus on their top priorities, and let some of the rest fall to the side. Maybe you do less baking, fewer cards, less running. That’s all okay. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: T3: T3: For the holidays, @power4patients suggests: 1) Know your limits and rest when you need to. 2) Allow extra time for preparing for travel or a get together - especially med prep. 3) Be conscious of foods you don't normally consume. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A2: And some caregivers need a support person who is reminding _them_ that it is “okay to not” as well. #gyncsm. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Absolutely this. #gyncsm |
 | Cancer Hope Network @CancerHopeNet RT @temkins: A2: A2: If you have a holiday tradition you'd like to participate in please talk with you healthcare team. You may be able to reschedule to allow a short treatment break so you don't miss important times with your family. #LittleBigThings #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A2: A2: And some caregivers need a support person who is reminding _them_ that it is “okay to not” as well. #gyncsm. |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: Great Advice. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A3: Another reality is that, if you are in active treatment and physically miserable, the traditions may need to take a backseat. If needed, give yourself permission to have Christmas in February or Hanukkah in March. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @gyncsm In 2011 I wrote this - Advice from Holidays Past https://t.co/Mcf4HjLDNB with some tips. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 Love this! It helps for us that we have always been one of those families that celebrate whenever we can all get together vs. it having to be on an exact calendar day. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A3: A3: Another reality is that, if you are in active treatment and physically miserable, the traditions may need to take a backseat. If needed, give yourself permission to have Christmas in February or Hanukkah in March. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @womenofteal: @gyncsm In 2011 I wrote this - Advice from Holidays Past https://t.co/Mcf4HjLDNB with some tips. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T4: How can you manage relationships when you feel like you are expected to fulfill all your "usual" roles during the holidays? What can you do ahead of time to set expectations? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: T4: T4: How can you manage relationships when you feel like you are expected to fulfill all your "usual" roles during the holidays? What can you do ahead of time to set expectations? #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte @btrfly12 Right. We have nurses & police officers in the family. We focus on the people, not the date. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: T4: T4: How can you manage relationships when you feel like you are expected to fulfill all your "usual" roles during the holidays? What can you do ahead of time to set expectations? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T4: In some ways it is so much easier to just do what we always do... but talking about things - even hard things - can end up being rewarding. Maybe someone else in the family has always wanted to help do or try something but no one's ever asked. :) #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A4: I encourage patients and caregivers to be willing to set aside “usual.” To talk to one another and key family members about most important goals/priorities and to say up front that things can be both different AND good. #gyncsm |
 | Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 @gyncsm We downsized everything - room-sized tree, modified versions of activities or holiday shows to keep the spirit while recognizing my MIL’s limitations. #gyncsm #caregiver |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @CassidyFish2: @gyncsm We downsized everything - room-sized tree, modified versions of activities or holiday shows to keep the spirit while recognizing my MIL’s limitations. #gyncsm #caregiver |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A4: A4: I encourage patients and caregivers to be willing to set aside “usual.” To talk to one another and key family members about most important goals/priorities and to say up front that things can be both different AND good. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 In this article, @cancerhopenet suggests sending a letter/cancer update so you don't have to keep repeating yourself and to be able to just set some clear expectations about how you can celebrate and what you do/don't want to talk about. #gyncsm https://t.co/lM4Ht3AuzG |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A4: I gently remind folks that it is wildly unfair to expect themselves to navigate the holidays as if they didn’t have cancer. They don’t have to like it, but the cancer is there. Holidays with different expectations can be way more fun than holidays with exhaustion. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte RT @btrfly12: In this article, @cancerhopenet suggests sending a letter/cancer update so you don't have to keep repeating yourself and to be able to just set some clear expectations about how you can celebrate and what you do/don't want to talk about. #gyncsm https://t.co/lM4Ht3AuzG |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A4: A4: I gently remind folks that it is wildly unfair to expect themselves to navigate the holidays as if they didn’t have cancer. They don’t have to like it, but the cancer is there. Holidays with different expectations can be way more fun than holidays with exhaustion. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A4: A4: I gently remind folks that it is wildly unfair to expect themselves to navigate the holidays as if they didn’t have cancer. They don’t have to like it, but the cancer is there. Holidays with different expectations can be way more fun than holidays with exhaustion. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T5: How do you feel about starting new traditions and letting go of others? How will this year be different for you? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T4 It is hard to ask for help but sharing with loved ones that you might need help with things ahead of time will make it easier.Tell ng them which festivities are top of your list can help them let others know your situation #gyncsm |
| Cancer Hope Network @CancerHopeNet @btrfly12 ☺️ You beat me to it, Christina! #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: In this article, @cancerhopenet suggests sending a letter/cancer update so you don't have to keep repeating yourself and to be able to just set some clear expectations about how you can celebrate and what you do/don't want to talk about. #gyncsm https://t.co/lM4Ht3AuzG |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A4: A4: I encourage patients and caregivers to be willing to set aside “usual.” To talk to one another and key family members about most important goals/priorities and to say up front that things can be both different AND good. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @CassidyFish2: @gyncsm We downsized everything - room-sized tree, modified versions of activities or holiday shows to keep the spirit while recognizing my MIL’s limitations. #gyncsm #caregiver |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte A5: I love the hope and possibility of a new tradition. There are some chores that we hang on to because “we’ve always done it” not because we love them. A forced re-evaluation can make room for something beautiful to grow. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 @CancerHopeNet Thanks for sharing great content and being a great resource! #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A5: A5: I love the hope and possibility of a new tradition. There are some chores that we hang on to because “we’ve always done it” not because we love them. A forced re-evaluation can make room for something beautiful to grow. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal So true . Even if you stopped treatment a few months before, you still might not have the energy to "do it all". #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T5: A lot has changed in 2 years. Enough family have moved that what is actually convenient may no longer be what we had been doing before. I'm taking this as a good time to step back and make new plans - but we are still figuring it out. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: T5: T5: How do you feel about starting new traditions and letting go of others? How will this year be different for you? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @DrBeckerSchutte: A5: A5: I love the hope and possibility of a new tradition. There are some chores that we hang on to because “we’ve always done it” not because we love them. A forced re-evaluation can make room for something beautiful to grow. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins Women are notoriously bad at asking for help. Everyone who loves someone with a gynecologic cancer this holiday - please ask, offer, ask, insist on helping. #gyncsm #LittleActsofKindness |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 This is a place where family and loved ones have a role. “Let me know how I can help” may mean leading the charge to scale back or modify traditions. Or being the one to champion your loved one’s need for rest. Take the hard convos off their plate. #gyncsm #caregivers |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T5: Traditions ground and connect us to our past, so letting go can be hard. Being sad about that is okay. Mixed feelings are to be expected. Traditions can morph and change over time and new ones can bring joy too - while still finding ways to honor the past. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @temkins: Women are notoriously bad at asking for help. Everyone who loves someone with a gynecologic cancer this holiday - please ask, offer, ask, insist on helping. #gyncsm #LittleActsofKindness |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @CassidyFish2: This is a place where family and loved ones have a role. “Let me know how I can help” may mean leading the charge to scale back or modify traditions. Or being the one to champion your loved one’s need for rest. Take the hard convos off their plate. #gyncsm #caregivers |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte I would amend this to “everyone who loves someone that has had a major health challenge, new baby, big loss….” #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T5 It was hard that first year but the next year holiday season I was – “I don’t need to do that this year either” So the new traditions were OK. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 @gyncsm We’ve all had to modify over the past years - perhaps a silver lining of Covid is that there are more/better ways to connect that don’t mean a week of prep a house full of people as the “only” way to holiday. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @temkins: Women are notoriously bad at asking for help. Everyone who loves someone with a gynecologic cancer this holiday - please ask, offer, ask, insist on helping. #gyncsm #LittleActsofKindness |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: T5 It was hard that first year but the next year holiday season I was – “I don’t need to do that this year either” So the new traditions were OK. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @CassidyFish2: This is a place where family and loved ones have a role. “Let me know how I can help” may mean leading the charge to scale back or modify traditions. Or being the one to champion your loved one’s need for rest. Take the hard convos off their plate. #gyncsm #caregivers |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: T5: T5: Traditions ground and connect us to our past, so letting go can be hard. Being sad about that is okay. Mixed feelings are to be expected. Traditions can morph and change over time and new ones can bring joy too - while still finding ways to honor the past. #gyncsm |
| Ann Becker-Schutte @DrBeckerSchutte Okay folks, kids are streaming out of the building, so it looks like practice is over and my mom/chauffeur duties are about to kick in. It was a treat to hang out with you this evening. Best wishes for a peaceful and joy-filled holiday season. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 @DrBeckerSchutte A difficult, but necessary conversation. And bringing others into that discussion may increase “buy-in” for thoughtful changes. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T5: We stopped doing gifts for the 18+ several years back and started doing charity donations instead. Some small gifting has crept back in but, all in all, it is way less stressful. Sometimes a change of pace is just what everyone needs. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @CassidyFish2: @gyncsm We’ve all had to modify over the past years - perhaps a silver lining of Covid is that there are more/better ways to connect that don’t mean a week of prep a house full of people as the “only” way to holiday. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T5 T5 @americancancer has this great article Handling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://t.co/FpzBLggBSN #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @CassidyFish2: @gyncsm We’ve all had to modify over the past years - perhaps a silver lining of Covid is that there are more/better ways to connect that don’t mean a week of prep a house full of people as the “only” way to holiday. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @womenofteal: T5 T5 @americancancer has this great article Handling a Serious Illness Through the Holidays During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://t.co/FpzBLggBSN #gyncsm |
 | Catherine Gegaris @cgegaris1 @womenofteal #gyncsm |
| Cancer Hope Network @CancerHopeNet RT @btrfly12: T5: T5: We stopped doing gifts for the 18+ several years back and started doing charity donations instead. Some small gifting has crept back in but, all in all, it is way less stressful. Sometimes a change of pace is just what everyone needs. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @DrBeckerSchutte So appreciate you joining end. Happy Holidays to you and your family Ann. #gyncsm |
| Cancer Hope Network @CancerHopeNet Yes!!!! This!!! #gyncsm #allcancers |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: T5: T5: We stopped doing gifts for the 18+ several years back and started doing charity donations instead. Some small gifting has crept back in but, all in all, it is way less stressful. Sometimes a change of pace is just what everyone needs. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm @DrBeckerSchutte Thanks Ann for all you do to hold space for those impacted by cancer and for your wonderful sharing tonight. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm T6: What are some tips for being more mindful or "in-the-moment" as you celebrate? How can you re-center if things get overwhelming? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @gyncsm: T6: T6: What are some tips for being more mindful or "in-the-moment" as you celebrate? How can you re-center if things get overwhelming? #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 #gyncsm https://t.co/3T2mOp5iZP 1) Accept Imperfection. Can good be good enough? 2) Where does this fit in the grand scheme? Can I use this moment of frustration as an opportunity to reflect or find a way to make it pleasant? 3) Take a deep breath and respond w/kindness |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: T6: T6: What are some tips for being more mindful or "in-the-moment" as you celebrate? How can you re-center if things get overwhelming? #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: #gyncsm https://t.co/3T2mOp5iZP 1) Accept Imperfection. Can good be good enough? 2) Where does this fit in the grand scheme? Can I use this moment of frustration as an opportunity to reflect or find a way to make it pleasant? 3) Take a deep breath and respond w/kindness |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 T6: #gyncsm I think I've gotten better about listening to my body and asking for what I need. I can better sense my anxiety creeping in and have gotten better about speaking up. |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @btrfly12: #gyncsm https://t.co/3T2mOp5iZP 1) Accept Imperfection. Can good be good enough? 2) Where does this fit in the grand scheme? Can I use this moment of frustration as an opportunity to reflect or find a way to make it pleasant? 3) Take a deep breath and respond w/kindness |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T6 For me- If we were visiting others I would ask ahead of time if they had a spot I could lay down if I needed too during the festivities. I did take advantage of it a few times and felt refreshed when I returned to the group. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 I appreciate these tips on "Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays" from @afspnational: https://t.co/3ZpdSk1xle Get outside during daylight hours. Take a risk and connect if you are feeling lonely. Do at least 1 thing to improve your sleep this season. (1/3) #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: T6 For me- If we were visiting others I would ask ahead of time if they had a spot I could lay down if I needed too during the festivities. I did take advantage of it a few times and felt refreshed when I returned to the group. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 2/3) continued... Take breaks. Remove something from your holiday “to do” list. Find a balance between being w/ others and being alone. Find the choices w/in the obligations (assuming you can’t avoid them entirely). Prioritize activities that support your mental health. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T6 @cancercare has good advice in Coping with cancer during the Holidays https://t.co/MA6YKASKWJ #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal T6 Sleep is so important. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 (3/) continued... They also suggest rehearsing a few phrases to help you answer various lines of questions that might come up like: “I’d rather not discuss that today/here.” “I don’t know how to respond to that.” “I’ll have to think about that and get back to you.” #gyncsm |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 Brings in T6 too - changing traditions, even with mixed feelings they bring, are an opportunity to choose what’s most important - which can help us be mindful as we celebrate. #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @CassidyFish2: Brings in T6 too - changing traditions, even with mixed feelings they bring, are an opportunity to choose what’s most important - which can help us be mindful as we celebrate. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: I appreciate these tips on "Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays" from @afspnational: https://t.co/3ZpdSk1xle Get outside during daylight hours. Take a risk and connect if you are feeling lonely. Do at least 1 thing to improve your sleep this season. (1/3) #gyncsm |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @womenofteal: T6 @cancercare has good advice in Coping with cancer during the Holidays https://t.co/MA6YKASKWJ #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @btrfly12: 2/3) continued... Take breaks. Remove something from your holiday “to do” list. Find a balance between being w/ others and being alone. Find the choices w/in the obligations (assuming you can’t avoid them entirely). Prioritize activities that support your mental health. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Great Suggestions- #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @CassidyFish2: Brings in T6 too - changing traditions, even with mixed feelings they bring, are an opportunity to choose what’s most important - which can help us be mindful as we celebrate. #gyncsm |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 RT @btrfly12: (3/) continued... They also suggest rehearsing a few phrases to help you answer various lines of questions that might come up like: “I’d rather not discuss that today/here.” “I don’t know how to respond to that.” “I’ll have to think about that and get back to you.” #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Thanks so much for spending a little time with #gyncsm thinking about reducing holiday stress. We like to wrap up the last few minutes of the chat by sharing with each other what you learned or were reminded of during this chat using TIL: standing for “Today I Learned”. |
 | Laurel 🌸 💙🇨🇦🏴🇮🇪🇸🇪🇵🇱🇫🇷☘️🎼 @LaurelNelsonH RT @btrfly12: I appreciate these tips on "Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays" from @afspnational: https://t.co/3ZpdSk1xle Get outside during daylight hours. Take a risk and connect if you are feeling lonely. Do at least 1 thing to improve your sleep this season. (1/3) #gyncsm |
| Laurel 🌸 💙🇨🇦🏴🇮🇪🇸🇪🇵🇱🇫🇷☘️🎼 @LaurelNelsonH RT @btrfly12: 2/3) continued... Take breaks. Remove something from your holiday “to do” list. Find a balance between being w/ others and being alone. Find the choices w/in the obligations (assuming you can’t avoid them entirely). Prioritize activities that support your mental health. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Thanks so much for spending a little time with #gyncsm thinking about reducing holiday stress. We like to wrap up the last few minutes of the chat by sharing with each other what you learned or were reminded of during this chat using TIL: standing for “Today I Learned”. |
| Laurel 🌸 💙🇨🇦🏴🇮🇪🇸🇪🇵🇱🇫🇷☘️🎼 @LaurelNelsonH RT @btrfly12: (3/) continued... They also suggest rehearsing a few phrases to help you answer various lines of questions that might come up like: “I’d rather not discuss that today/here.” “I don’t know how to respond to that.” “I’ll have to think about that and get back to you.” #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 TIL: I really think I need to come up with some short, prepared responses to help reduce stress during family gatherings. I also like @DrBeckerSchutte's family tradition of exchanging something homemade. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal TIL It is OK to give new traditions a try. Those new traditions may become favorites in the future. #gyncsm |
| Cancer Hope Network @CancerHopeNet RT @btrfly12: I appreciate these tips on "Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays" from @afspnational: https://t.co/3ZpdSk1xle Get outside during daylight hours. Take a risk and connect if you are feeling lonely. Do at least 1 thing to improve your sleep this season. (1/3) #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal TIL - Also learned there are some great resources that can be used to help me through the holidays. #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Thanks to all who joined along and shared. We hope peace and light are with you through the winter holidays. Note there will be no #gyncsm chat in January 2022, so Save the Date for our next chat on February 9, 2022 at 8pmET on “Finding Emotional Support”. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal RT @gyncsm: Thanks to all who joined along and shared. We hope peace and light are with you through the winter holidays. Note there will be no #gyncsm chat in January 2022, so Save the Date for our next chat on February 9, 2022 at 8pmET on “Finding Emotional Support”. |
| Sarah Temkin @temkins RT @gyncsm: Thanks to all who joined along and shared. We hope peace and light are with you through the winter holidays. Note there will be no #gyncsm chat in January 2022, so Save the Date for our next chat on February 9, 2022 at 8pmET on “Finding Emotional Support”. |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: TIL It is OK to give new traditions a try. Those new traditions may become favorites in the future. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Save the Date! Join #gyncsm @iamcervivor and more for a #SaludTues chat during #CervicalCancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1pmET https://t.co/fI6ywvyjKQ |
| Sarah Cassidy @CassidyFish2 RT @womenofteal: TIL It is OK to give new traditions a try. Those new traditions may become favorites in the future. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Wishing all a very Happy Holidays and Very Happy New Year. We look forward to chatting with you in 2022! #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm Save the Date! Join #gyncsm @iamcervivor and more for a #SaludTues chat during #CervicalCancer Awareness Month on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 1pmET https://t.co/7cJQ4rjWD9 |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Grateful for our #gyncsm co-moderators! @btrfly12 @ShannonWestin @temkins @journeycancer @DrBeckerSchutte |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm As always, remember to tweet things of interest with hashtag #gyncsm to keep the conversation going between chats. Wishing wellness and safety for all into the new year. |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Remember to check https://t.co/Df2f7Okp35 for a transcript of the chat and resources #gyncsm |
| GYN Cancer | #GYNCSM @gyncsm RT @womenofteal: Remember to check https://t.co/Df2f7Okp35 for a transcript of the chat and resources #gyncsm |
| Christina Lizaso @btrfly12 RT @womenofteal: @gyncsm In 2011 I wrote this - Advice from Holidays Past https://t.co/Mcf4HjLDNB with some tips. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Thanks @btrfly12 aka @gyncsm for all you do for our community and this chat. Wishing you and your family - Love, Peace and Joy this holiday season. #gyncsm |
| Catherine Gegaris @cgegaris1 @womenofteal @btrfly12 @gyncsm God's Peace to all #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal @cgegaris1 @btrfly12 @gyncsm Same to you Catherine. #gyncsm |
| Dee Sparacio @womenofteal Going to make myself a cup of tea then I'll be back to share our chat summary blog post with all of you. #gyncsm |
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