Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The Rose Pink Friday Gift Guide

When we hear a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, our first reaction is to ask how we can help. This Thanksgiving season, we’ve put together a gift guide just in time for Black Friday that will make your loved one’s treatment just a little easier to bear. Make this Black Friday a Pink Friday and shop for good.


          1. Kindle complete with The Women of The Rose

The Women of The Rose, written by Dorothy Gibbons, shares the stories of tenacity, strength, and how The Rose began with a mission to serve all women, including the uninsured.

A Kindle makes a great gift for your loved one during treatment as the E-reader is lightweight and can hold thousands of books. Find out more about The Women of The Rose and Amazon Kindles.

           2. A New Journal

Going through breast cancer treatment is like nothing else. Gift your loved one with a journal in which she can write her thoughts, memories, prayers, and stories. To get her started, have members of your family begin her journal by writing encouraging messages.

           3. A Warm Blanket
Staying warm during chemotherapy and radiation treatment can be tricky. Find a warm, soft, lightweight blanket that can be wrapped around your loved one during treatment. A larger blanket is better so that nurses can tuck and wrap the blanket around treatment areas.

           4. A Hat
Heat can easily escape the body through the scalp. Look for a soft knit hat to keep your loved one comfortable during treatment.
  
          5. Lip balm, hand cream, and sanitizer



During treatment, skin becomes drier and more fragile than your loved one has likely ever experienced. Keeping skin healthy during treatment becomes important for the immune system. Dry, sensitive skin is prone to eczema, itching, and sores that can easily become infected. We suggest a hydrating skin care routine that includes gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and sanitizers. Giving a hydrating skin routine gift basket will make your loved one more comfortable and help prevent infection during treatment. 

On behalf of our team at The Rose, we wish you and your loved ones a very warm, happy Thanksgiving. 


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