anything. She likes food and music, but I don't know exactly what kinds. Any other ideas? And could you please pray that the cancer has not spread anywhere else, that she won't need chemo and that she won't need to have her breast removed. Thanks!
2006-09-21 13:28:20 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Most people in her situation don't really need any things, they need people to be there to do things like drive them to their appointments, do their cooking-if they are getting chemo or on lots of drugs, they frequently get nausea from cooking smells, so their food needs to be cooked away from where they are, they maybe need help with their housework, or just being there for them. I'm sure that just hearing your voice and that you care is a great gift for her!
2006-09-21 13:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by mcbeth_31 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a breast cancer survivor (17 years cancer free). When I got "the news" and after my mastectomy, what meant most to me was the kindness my family and friends bestowed upon me. Not in gifts, but in time spent with me, back massages, meals I didn't have to prepare (I lived alone at the time), allowing me to vent my anger without saying I shouldn't be angry. To have experienced cancer and the disfiguring surgery can be a horrible experience for any woman (or person) but to be able to maintain a little bit of dignity through it all with the help of loved ones means more than any gift I could ever think of. Here's an idea for your auntie: Take all the fixin's to her house and you make the lasagna dinner. While it's baking, go to her stereo and ask her what she'd like to listen to - then play the music while you both dine on your delicious homemade meal. Bet she'd like that more than you could ever know. My prayers are with you all, and a special prayer for your auntie.
2006-09-21 13:39:45 · answer #2 · answered by Decoy Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Present certificates would let her choose song she likes or food she cares for, but you ought to comprehend the inspiration at the back of the reward and the caring is what's going to subject to her. I do pray that she does well, however are trying to not be so fearful about surgical procedure and/or chemo if these will help her. She also desires to understand that you will care despite the fact that her body will change. If she likes food, something home made show a variety of love. Matters like selfmade bread are pretty welcome to anyone, and cookies can be excellent as well. Despite the fact that she didn handle that type, she's have some thing quality for visitors.
2016-08-09 14:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear that about your auntie. What about gift certificates to restaurants that have car side carry-out? Then she can have a real good meal when she doesn't feel like cooking. And she can decide if she wants to eat in or just get it to go. You can even offer to pick it up if she prefers. Get the take out menu when you pick up the certificates.
2006-09-21 13:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by ☆skyblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would honor her wishes and not get her anything. I would just become her best friend and give her your love and support. I had a boss whose breast cancer came back and she had to have chemo, so me my mom cleaned her house, cooked her dinner and walked her dog. My boss was so grateful for this and it wasnt about what we had done it was just that we showed her that she was not alone.
2006-09-21 13:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
AS someone who has lost serveral immediate close family members to cancer I would say jyust lov eher, and manage to spend soem time with her. Mybe a walk, or dinner out (if she is able).
Cancer patients need to know that they areloved, and cared for by their family and friends, so show it:).
Maybe you can write her a song or poem. That is something from you to her which money can't buy. To someone who is sick such things count more than material goods.
Wish her good luck for me:)
And thank you for caring for her.
2006-09-21 13:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its unfortunate to hear of your aunts condition.my heart and soul goes out to you and your family. i don't think she would want anything that she can get on her own. what you could give her is love and support until she wants differant. give love not sorrow.your good heart is all she needs to aid in the fight.i will pray for her and your family to overcome this obstacle.
2006-09-21 13:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Denton P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think live flowers--arrangements or a garden variety. Flowers need to be given when the person can enjoy the beauty, the scent, and the love in being given them. Don't wait until these things cannot be appreciated.
2006-09-21 13:35:26 · answer #8 · answered by MEDUSA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gift you could give her is your pretty smiling face.
2006-09-21 13:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chicken soup for the soul and there r more like it books to inspire. works for me good luck
2006-09-21 13:30:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋