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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