March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Practical Cancer Gifts

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The holiday season can seem a little bleak to those in the midst of a cancer battle. But there are things that you can do brighten their holiday season:

For The Cancer Patient
  • The gift of your time
  • Comfortable clothes
  • A snap or zip front shirt for easy port access
  • Pajamas
  • Headgear- Scarves, hats, turbans
  • A cozy, lightweight hat to sleep in
  • Gloves
  • Diabetic Socks
  • Slippers
  • Skin care products
  • Journal
  • Inspirational book (see links below) 
  • I-Pod or portable CD player
  • CDs of their favorite music
  • Recipe book for Chemo patients
  • Kitchen appliance: Juicer, blender, food processor
  • Electric lap blanket 
  • Recliner chair
  • Cancer Awareness items (see links below)
For The Caregiver
  • The gift of your time
  • A "pamper yourself" gift basket
  • Bring dinner over one night
  • Offer to take the kids out for awhile
  • Gift certificate for maid service
  • Gift certificate to a grocery store
  • Gift certificate to a restaurant that has take-out
  • Gift certificate to a beauty salon or spa
  • Tickets to a game or the theater
  • Offer to do yardwork, housework or car repair
  • Offer to provide respite care
  • A book of encouraging scripture or quotes
  • Cancer Awareness items (see links below)
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