Seasonal outreach from NLMSF, including a purple snowflake and bracelet available by request. This issue spotlights key patient resources: palliative care guidance, second-opinion pathways through OSU’s James Cancer Center and Cancer Care Concierge, and the full NLMSF second-opinion directory. Additional support programs include the Patient Advocate Foundation and HealthWell Foundation. Featured educational updates include MD Anderson insights on diabetes during treatment, Mayo Clinic’s tips for improving gut health, and UCSF research on gut microbes and chemotherapy side-effect reduction. Also highlighted: progress toward the 8th Annual LMS International Research Roundtable and the upcoming 2026 consensus paper on LMS management.