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Practical gift ideas for chemo/cold cap

Happypenguin
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Hello all, my lovely, brave mum is about to start her chemotherapy in the new year and I was wanting to put together a hamper of bits that may help her with the treatment. Does anyone have any hints or tips of items or treatments they found useful or wish they had to hand when they were going through chemo. 

She is opting for cold cap so wondered if one of the electric shoulder /neck warmers may be useful. Also thinking about beauty bits eg lip balm, hand cream etc. Also does anyone know of a good shampoo or conditioner? She is desperate to keep as much hair as possible bless her. 

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Also if you recommend a book about breast cancer/ chemo I would appreciate it. Something easy to dip in and out of with humour. 

I am going to load her ipad up with some films and get her a Netflix package to get her distracted as she will be off work for about 4+months.

Thank you in advanc for any responses

HP xx

  • Offline in reply to Happypenguin

    Phew, glad you took it in the manner it was said. Like i said, I was exactly like that too in the beginning. I was probably worse, if truth be told. Just don't be me. lol.

    I was overwhelming her with stuff. In the end all she wanted was to be listened to.  If she was having a bad day, if she was just wanting to talk or vent. The things she did want and need, she would and still does communicate it to me. It's all most people want.

    She's got a really good 'un in you, so just be you. It's all she will need and want. The other stuff is just as and when she needs things.

  • Offline in reply to Happypenguin
    I totally agree with the other post. I gave a list for you to dip into, but wait and see. I’m looking around now and half the patients are asleep!! I had a chemo box from colleagues and I’ve not used most of it…..and they paid a lot for it. Do wait and see or select things she will definitely use eg candles. I know what the other post means with it being irritating. A friend used to send me something every week and paid a lot for really nice cosmetics etc…..most of which are sitting in a drawer and soon to be donated to the chemo department. The main problem is boredom……

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