October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – How Can You Help?
October is breast cancer awareness month. It’s true that progress is being made toward early breast cancer detection and treatment. But, For the millions of breast cancer survivors and those currently fighting for their lives, October is a reminder that we still have not found a cure.
How can you help someone with breast cancer? There are so many ways to support your friends battling cancer. Calling, visiting, helping around the house, and running errands can all ease the burden of a woman undergoing cancer treatment.
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Gifts That Breast Cancer Patients Love
The Chicago Tribune recently published an article about some gifts that breast cancer “warriors” really want. It seems what everyone appreciates most are practical, comforting, and spirit-lifting gifts.
Their list includes items such as:
- Coloring books
- Fuzzy socks
- Lip balms
- Moisturizing lotions
- Food deliveries
- Soft hairbrushes
- Cardigan sweaters
- Seatbelt cushions
- Collapsible water bottle
- Flavor infusion water pitcher
Send Gifts That Provide Lasting Benefits to Cancer Patients
People living with breast cancer need encouragement and support, and what better way to provide them with something that has real benefits? The gifts listed above provide stress relief and comfort. They also contribute to physical and emotional healing.
Imagine how nice it must be to come home from a long day of chemotherapy to a basket of thoughtful goodies from a friend. Knowing that someone is thinking of you and your needs is crucial to recovery. When attitude plays such a large part in overcoming cancer, anything you can do to help surround your friend with positivity can have a lasting impact.
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If someone you love has cancer, send them a helpful cancer care package from Rock The Treatment. Our chemotherapy and radiation gift baskets are packed with the essentials needed to ease the side effects of treatment and enhance physical and mental well-being. See all of our cancer care packages and find the one that best supports their journey.
Loved this post – so many thoughtful ideas. One teeny suggestion, I personally found the phrasing using term “victim” when referring to a cancer patient as very jarring for I think obvious reasons – thanks again
Thank you so much for pointing this out. You are absolutely correct. We corrected the article and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Blessings.