Going through chemo is rough. It’s easy to put together a chemo care basket or package for your loved one. These are gift items that a cancer patient could really use while going through chemo treatment. These items may not be glamorous, but they are practical and will be greatly appreciated, and what a cancer patient really needs.
Chemo Care Basket or Package
This exact chemo care basket was donated to our hospital’s breast cancer silent auction to raise money for their program. I’ve since updated some of the items. When you are going through chemotherapy, people want to DO something. They want to give you things to take away the pain. That is all well and good, but during chemo, daily survival is pretty much all we think about.
Everyone will have the best of intentions when trying to figure out what to give someone with cancer. Honestly, the fancy gifts are appreciated, but not necessary. If you have ever wondered what to put in a cancer or chemo care package, keep reading. I have the most practical items that she REALLY needs. And when someone is thoughtful enough to give a gift that meets those basic needs, it goes miles beyond.
If you lose your hair while going through chemo, your head gets cold when you sleep. A soft chemo cap makes sleeping a little more comfortable.
These hats are so soft and cozy warm (not to mention adorable), and perfect to wear during long days of chemo. Plus, you will support Pink Fortitude with your purchase!
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Chemo does a number on your mouth. Your mouth tastes like metal, your taste buds don’t work, and your mouth becomes really dry, which causes another list of issues. Biotene is gentle and was highly recommended by my oncology nurse.
Post-Surgery Mastectomy Drainage Clothing
This post-mastectomy breast cancer hoodie sweatshirt with drain pockets is an affordable, comfortable way to manage drains post-mastectomy, or any other surgery that may require them.
Pink Fortitude’s signature product – Gratitude Builds Fortitude Journal. Journal your way through your cancer journey.
It’s an unfortunate side effect of many chemo treatments, not only do you lose your hair, but also your eyebrows and lashes. Your eyebrows frame your face, and are easily “fixed” with a little makeup. I LOVE the Beautycounter all natural and organic line of makeup.
During chemo, your skin gets extremely dry. And not just dry, but that uncomfortable, itchy dry. I LOVE Beautycounter’s Hydrating Body Lotion. Often when going through treatment, your sense of smell is on overdrive, and even the slightest fragrance is bothersome. An unscented or lightly scented lotion is ideal, and extra bonus when it’s all natural! This lightweight, fast-absorbing body lotion that contains a moisturizing blend of marula, mongongo, and safflower seed oils, plus shea and jojoba butters.
During the course of cancer treatment, regardless of what it is, and how long it is, there are many people who will do nice things for the patient. Custom thank you cards in a cheery design will allow for the message to be personalized, yet not cause undo effort for the patient. PS – Shaina, the owner of the shop, has been my exclusive “card girl” since 2015!
The Coconut Head’s Cancer Survival Guide
The writing is raw – it is an uncensored view of breast cancer treatment and what it’s really like. Holly uses humor and laughter to redefine beauty as she loses part of her breast, all of her hair, and is launched into early menopause. With pop culture references and her quirky sense of humor, Holly’s heartwarming story of love and strength is an encouragement for all women going through cancer treatment.
Hours and hours of chemo, hours and hours of not feeling well and laying in bed or on the couch. Nothing says BEST.GIFT.EVER. more than a gift card to Amazon.com so they can purchase books (real or electronic) to pass the time. On that note, you can even pay for a year’s subscription to Amazon Prime, Hulu, or Netflix so that your loved one can stream movies and TV shows on her phone or tablet while in treatment and at home resting.
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Other Items to Include or Give
Send a care package with healthy food and snacks and more items such as:
You can also read “When a Loved One Has Cancer – What to Say and Do.”
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HI Bonnie – You are so sweet… I just checked and everything seems to be working ok. Try again if you don’t mind! Hugs, Holly
What a wonderful gift basket, Holly. I so respect your generosity and focus on helping cancer patients.
Hi Susan – Thanks so much! Hugs, Holly
This is a great idea and one that has gone through a lot of thought. With a mother who passed from Ovarian and Mother-in-law with breast cancer I can really appreciate this. Thanks for sharing at the Tips & Trick Linky Party and have a great week.
Patti
Hi Patti – Thank you for sharing and blessings to your family. Hugs, Holly
Great ideas in this basket! Love it! Not sure you knew this about me, but, I used to do wigs at a Breast Cancer store that was set up next to a hospital in FL and this basket is great! Thank you so much for sharing this pin on the P3 party Board! I love it and it will be featured on the blog and my social media Friday! So look for a little traffic from me!
Best,
Kim
I like your suggestions. My sister gave me a guft card to Sephora so I could get new, gentler make up. My skin changed in texture and color during and a bit after chemo. This turned out to be necessary for me since I worked through treatment and still needed to look as good as possible-plus it was a real mood booster!
Hi Jill – Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share, and much agreed that is a great gift to add! I went to the Look Good Feel Better session and they gave us all kinds of high end glamorous makeup and despite being sick and bald I still felt like a movie star. Hope you are well and hope to see you back here again soon. Hugs, Holly
Thank you for this
Hi Alexandria – Blessings to you, my friend. Hugs, Holly
I research and blog to help us all prevent cancer (and other dis-eases)… so I abSOULutely applaude you for doing what you do! Putting more positive and healthful information out there will help so many! And you’ve done it in such a loving way. Many blessings to you! Amen. Namaste. OM
Hi Sheila – Thank you so much for your sweet thoughts. I really appreciate it. Lots more to come – I hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Holly