A good friend of ours was recently diagnosed with cancer and we want to put together a care package to help him get through the treatment...
Any ideas?
A good friend of ours was recently diagnosed with cancer and we want to put together a care package to help him get through the treatment...
Any ideas?
grapefruit / 4731 posts
Wow this is tough... I think you would know your friend best and what he would like...
I guess I would put in it...
Favorite snacks
Books I think he would like or brain teaser books
Music CDs of songs I think he will like
I read that tea, blankets, pain meds (?), tissues, and wipes are good too.
I have never made a care package for someone with cancer... I have made them for people in the hospital ... it gets pretty boring waiting to get discharged so I normally just send things that could pass the time.
Hopefully this at least bumps this thread for people with more experience!
Good luck! I'm sorry your friend is going through this. I wish you and him the best!
grapefruit / 4278 posts
Headphones and some books, or puzzle books, or kindle gift card to kill time during chemo. Some hard candies to help battle nausea. Gas cards to get back and forth from doctor appointments. Restaurant gift cards so food is easily available.
coconut / 8483 posts
Sorry to hear about your friend!
If a few people are chipping in maybe a kindle loaded with books?
apricot / 349 posts
@Raindrop: thanks for the suggestions!!! Like I know what to get him on any other occasion (bday, holiday) but cancer is a whole new level...
@kiddosc: love the gift cards and candy suggestions!
apricot / 349 posts
@Mrs. Champagne: he hasn't told many people about it; otherwise a group gift would be a good idea!
pear / 1580 posts
So sorry to hear about your friend. During my MIL's chemo treatments, she really enjoyed (or could have used!) a simple comfy robe, cozy socks, slippers, a nice set of noise-canceling headphones, candies, Kindle or iTunes gift card. Good luck!
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