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Monday, December 2, 2013

What to Buy for a Breast Cancer Patient

I remember when I learned that my colleague and friend, Pam, was diagnosed with breast cancer, I searched the internet for ideas of what to do to help someone in her boat.  I couldn't find a great list anywhere.  So, here's a list that hopefully will help future survivors and those that care about them.
  • gift certificates for restaurants
  • gas cards
  • Biotene mouthwash (helps with dry mouth)
  • Biotene gum - for dry mouth on the go
  • Claritin - helps with joint pain which may be intense after their neulasta injection every 3 weeks
  • Tea Tree Oil (helps with skin reactions to chemo)
  • Immodium
  • Stool softener
  • hemorrhoid relief
  • pretty pajamas to help them feel attractive
  • hats, hats, hats
  • scarves - long ones and square ones
  • gift certificates to a hat/scarf website...American Cancer Society "TLC" for example
  • Clorox wipes (to help keep germs away....due to the higher risk of infection)
  • button down shirts (makes port access easier during chemo)
  • snacks to take to chemo therapy
  • fruit
  • nuts
  • protein drinks
  • subscription to "Coping" magazine - for cancer survivors
  • chap stick - lips get very dry!
  • hard candy....strong flavors....lemon drops were the best for me.....your taste buds will be pretty affected by the chemo...and sometimes having that hard candy can really help....

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