Gifts for Cancer Patients

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From crosswords to cough drops and lip balms to
lotions, care packages come in many sizes and
contain many different items. But if you have a
loved one who is undergoing chemotherapy, it
will take a special kind of care package to make
an impact. When people undergo chemotherapy,
their bodies go through various changes all at
once and it can often be hard to handle. Thats
why your chemo care package can make a world of
difference. You can show your loved ones that
you care and are standing by them as they go
through these changes.
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Chemotherapy Care Package Ideas
So, we at Amidira want to help you give them a
thoughtful Care package for cancer patient that
they will remember forever.

• Before you start building your gift, it is best
  that you discuss with the doctor of
• your family member or friend to make sure that it
  is safe for them to use the items. Once you have
  the green light, we recommend that you talk to
  your
• loved one to see if they even want to receive a
  care package. If they do, then this would be a
  good time to also find out what kind of things
  would be beneficial to them.
• After you figure all of that out, its time to
  decide on what to gift. Whether it is helping to
  relieve the nausea of chemotherapy, nourishing
  ones skin, or keeping the mind occupied during
  treatment, here are some ideas for the perfect
  chemo care package from Amidira to you
• Special Bag. Instead of a basket or box, opt for
  a cute tote bag or backpack to hold your care
  package. Patients undergoing chemo will find it
  useful for packing a blanket and other items for
  taking to future treatments.
• Lotions Bath Products. According to the
  National Cancer Institute, effects from cancer
  treatment can make skin dry and itchy, and this
  may lead to rashes. To help minimize the risk,
  consider giving some gentle, unscented lotions
  and bath items that include essential oils,
  beeswax, vitamin E oil or goat milk for your
  care package. For example, Lindi Skin offers
  clinically-proven skin products specifically
  designed for cancer patients that are both safe
  and effective. Or you can head to your local

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• drugstore to find fragrance-free Aveeno products
  made with nourishing ingredients.
• Lip Balm. During the treatment process, a
  persons lips can become dry and cracked. A good
  way to remedy this is to use moisturizing lip
  balms throughout the day. If you know what your
  loved ones typical lip balm is, feel free to
  add that to the bag. Another good option is the
  popular
• Burts Bees Beeswax Lip Balm.
• Mouth Rinse. A soothing mouth rinse can help
  combat the common side effect of dry mouth. It
  also can help the person going through
  chemotherapy to balance their natural oral
  bacteria. Mouth rinses gently clean and soothe
  minor mouth irritations commonly experienced by
  chemotherapy patients.
• Magazines Puzzles. Puzzle books, brain teasers,
  and magazines help pass the time during long
  days of treatment. They also are a great way to
  exercise the brain and support mental abilities.
  While chemo patients may not have the
  concentration to read a book, they may enjoy
  flipping through a magazine like Good
  Housekeeping, Family Circle or Mens Health.
• Water bottle. It is important to stay hydrated
  during the chemotherapy process, and one way to
  help with that is to keep a water bottle on
  hand. Pick up an insulated aluminum water bottle
  to help your family member or friend stay
  hydrated. It can also be used to keep herbal teas
  hot.
• Teas. Another way to help with hydration is to
  drink hot, non-caffeinated teas (but dont drink
  it too hot!). Herbal teas like peppermint and
  ginger may help with digestive issues and reduce
  nausea. Check with the doctor to make sure the
  type of tea is good to bring.
• Lozenges Candy. A popular care package addition
  is Queasy
• Dropsmade from all-natural herbs and essential
  oils. It was developed by healthcare
  professionals to provide relief from nausea and
  alleviate dry mouth. Other soothing candies
  include ginger candies and peppermint gum.
• Comfort Products. Sleep for chemo patients is
  often sporadic, so they may love an earplug set,
  neck pillow and satin eye mask to catch some zs
  at any time. A nice large fleece blanket, a cozy
  beanie and socks
• with grippers can go a long way in keeping your
  loved one warm.

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10. Handwritten Note. Lastly, your family member
or friend may really appreciate a handwritten
note from you expressing your love and
encouragement as they fight their disease. This
shows them that you are thinking of them and
that you are there for them.
Other Ways To Help

• There are other ways that you can help your loved
  ones in their time of need.
• At Amidira, we recommend the following
• Research into alternative treatments, such as our
  exclusive CyberKnife technology or brachytherapy
• Find additional resources to better educate both
  you and your loved one about whats going on
• Read relevant blog articles to stay up-to-date on
  news, tips and tricks, and other helpful
  important information that may help in the fight
  against cancer
• These ideas can be packaged together to provide
  comfort to a family member or loved one enduring
  the challenges of chemotherapy. Let them know
  they are stronger than they think with this
  special gift basket. And know that the cancer
  specialists at Amidira will be right beside them
  on this difficult journey.