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Breast Cancer Care Package
Hello: I am a breast cancer survivor. chemo is the worst part of the treatment. If she had to have surgery, I loved the little pillow that I had to put ...
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- I know mints/hard candy were great for my mom when she was doing chemo. They helped with the metallic taste that she would get (which only added to her nauseousness) ...
- Hello: I am a breast cancer survivor. chemo is the worst part of the treatment. If she had to have surgery, I loved the little pillow that I had to put under my arm...
- Dear S. S: I also have breast cancer. I finished six rounds of chemo in April and just started radiation last week. For chemo different types of hats (make su...
Seeking Some Encouraging Books for Friends Dealing with Cancer
Oncologist usually do NOT specialize in one cancer, oftentimes support groups have more information on treatments before the doctors. ...
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- "The Middleplace" by Kelly Corrigan is about her dealing with breast cancer while her beloved father is dealing with Pancreatic cancer. It's very well written, humoro...
- I know that the Chicken Soup series has some books dealing with cancer.
- There is a book by a friend of mine, Randy Becton, who is still surviving 36 years after his first bout with cancer. It is called "Everyday Strength -- A Cancer Patie...
Looking for Idea's on a "Team Name" Doing the 3-Day BREAST CANCER WALK
Feb 27, 2009 ... My girlfriend did the avon walk last year while I was going thru all my breast cancer treatments. she named her team ...
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- Hi S.. I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to say "Good for you!" It's an awful disease and you are a hero for helping! Good luck and have fun!!!
- Good for you! My favorite name was for a group of teachers at our school "Teachers for Ta-Tas".
- Hi S., The first thing that came to mind is Trifecta; Triple Play; Three's Company; I will think of more if you would like. Just let me know:-)
Help for Child with Cancer
L. Iw as not a childhood cancer patient but a recent breast cancer patient. Something that helped me ... Good luck with the treatments. I am saying prayers. ...
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- Here is a site which lists a lot of thoughtful things that your granddaughter (and her family) can do for her friend and the family: http://www.squirreltales.com/pa...
- This is not exactly the same situation, but I think it would work. My 3yr olds friend's grandma died. We went to build-a-bear and made her a bear. My daughter picke...
- The movie "Why Charlie Brown, Why?" is a Peanuts video about a little girl who gets cancer and has chemo. I'm a teacher and we used it at my school when one of our 1st...
Need Advice for Someone About to Start Interferon Treatment for Hep.C
The best thing I ever did for myself was the Interferon treatments. ... breast cancer diagnosis treatment · eating disorders treatment · your mom needs ...
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- S., The best thing I ever did for myself was the Interferon treatments. It has been years, but what I remember is that there were days that I was tired and didn't fee...
- I don't have any experience with Interferon, but I do have an active grandson about the same age that I adore. However, when I am not feeling well, I can only handle a...
- First off, let me say I wish your Mom all the best. I apologize for the length of this, but I don't want to forget to mention something that might help you and your mo...
Aunt with Ovarian Cancer Having Chemo, Would It Be Weird to Be Bald?
I had breast cancer and took those dreadful chemo treatments and lost all my hair. It was slowing falling out and so as it started out I had a friend cut my ...
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- when my mother had ovarian cancer, she shaved her head, my sister did it for her and i have to say it upset my sister a lot. my mother was not bothered too much by be...
- I think it is a wonderful and caring thought to do this for your aunt, but I would ask her before you do anything rash. She may feel guilty about your proposed sacrif...
- Hi, C.. I have aunts that would tell me no, don't shave my head for them. They would appreciate the sweet gesture on my part, but would not want me to do that. I agr...
Seeking Comfort Gifts for Soemone Who Has Breast Cancer
My sister is a survivor of Breast Cancer. When she was going through chemo and radiation I put together a comfort bag for her to take to her treatments. ...
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- I'm sorry to hear about your MIL. I don't know where she lives but the Women's Health Resource Center at California Pacific Medical Center has many resources and serv...
- Your mother in law is very lucky that her son married such a caring woman. I'm sorry to hear that she is not well. Good news- we found when my mother was undergoing ...
- I think that your idea sounds good. Maybe some yummy lavendar candles too.
Have a Friend Who Needs Some Encouraging Words.....
I wanted to share with you about what happened to one of my best friends when she lost all her hair to her cancer treatments. I personally wasn't there ...
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- Consider checking with locks of love. They make wigs from hair that people have donated for cancer patients. :) Or you could be brave and shave your head too!
- Since she's not a close friend and more of a co-worker/friend, I wouldnt get too deeply involved. You do say she has family to help her and you dont want to interfere...
- L., I had a friend who had cancer and she had a "beauty party" where her friends came and got all dressed up, they did their makeup and then each one in memory of h...
Mammogram While Breastfeeding
I had a close friend have a mammogram while breastfeeding and the doctors even did a biopsy and had her headed toward breast cancer treatments. ...
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- My sister was told she has dense breast tissue, so a mammogram will not pick up anything, she has to have an ultrasound done in place of a mammogram. My sister is well...
- Hi, Yes I'm one of the younger ones (28). But I have had experience with this. My Dr. wanted me to have a mammogram to assure himself that all I had was cat-scrat...
- Hi Becky, I just went throught the same thing. My daughter is now 11 months, but when she was eight months I discovered what seemed like a lump in my breast. They...
Seeking Gift Ideas for Friend Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
You have already gotten some great ideas... both my mom and Aunt had breast cancer... Patients can get cold while having their treatments, a shawl or small ...
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- Lotions and body washes. Anything to make her feel special. I would also donate to the Susan G. Komen in her name. I recently lost a very dear co worker to breast canc...
- Either hire someone to clean her house for her, or clean it for her, bring her meals, or go get some frozen meals that she can keep in her freezer and use when she needs.
- I was 50 also when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a big surprise birthday party on the weekend and surgery on Monday, March 20, 1996. I am a 12 year survivo...
