2007-04-02 19:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by Candace C 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If she is going to be an inpatient at the hospital you might try to brighten up her room. Check hospital rules, but drape bright fabric on the walls and bring pictures of friends and family to set up around the room. Nothing is less welcoming than a nasty hotel room. I would suggest bringing some sort of music player with headphones, even just for when she sleeps. I remember when I was in the hospital, I couldn't sleep for all the beeping of machines and noisy roommates. Chemo usually makes you tired, so I'm sure she's going to need all the sleep she can get. Perhaps some blankets from home would make her bed more welcoming. If she's a crafty person you might bring things for her to knit, crochet or quilt her own--if she has the strength. Bring plenty of books or magazines--perhaps a series would be good. I'm loving the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series as my current light-hearted read. (I'm 22, so I'm around the same age) Just remind her to stay optimistic, I can't imagine being diagnosed with cancer at age 20. Most importantly, just be there for her. God bless :)
2007-04-02 19:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by justpeachee22 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picnics in the park or a romantic spot, possibly including wine. If she is in hospital, bring the picnic to her! Find out what special gourmet things she enjoys, ask her or her family/friends.
Instead of just flowers, consider buying an orchid or some similar flowering plant from a florist. This will be a lasting gift, something she can keep at home or to brighten her hospital room.
Never underestimate cuddy toys! Buy a big teddy or puppy dog.
Simple things like a good book or a CD can mean the world.
Keep the mood light and cheerful, make a fuss over her and try to keep her from dwelling on her unfortunate situation.
Best of luck.
Ps, being there for her would be the greatest gift of all.
2007-04-02 19:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've not had cancer, but when in hospital I always liked the colourful gifts... those flowers they make of fabric... cushions... things to read... lots of them... and things that are soft...sjawls... cards ... comics... anything really that keeps the mind occupied and comforted... :) oh and ten hugs a day at least...
2007-04-02 19:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by freebird31wizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
JUST THINK OF WHAT u are gonna do AFTER THE chemo!!! and then think of what u would do for the rest of your life if.. the chemo fixed everything! what would u do noooow besides disenyland!????
2007-04-02 19:18:42 · answer #4 · answered by firemedic311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surprise her everyday!! something that will linger in her mind for sometime,like bringing one of her favorite person or her high school sweatheart to the hospital,or shave your head (if you like to...cox that will give her a good laugh),have a slumber party with oldtime friends,things that will make her think of her wonderful past,not her future.cos future will be the only thing on her mind.whats going to happen to me?will i die? or will i get treated?so you be the one to make her cherish her goodtimes.
2007-04-03 00:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by pye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for asking. Buy the inspirational life-changing film, The Secret. It's not religious. Important. Please buy and have her watch it asap.
2007-04-02 19:22:27 · answer #6 · answered by itry007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋