I have a friend who was just recently diagnosed with cancer. What would be something nice to give her?

Answer 1

I would give of your time. If she needs radiation or chemo, go with her. it's amazing how much of yourself is appreciated. She doesn't need your sympathy...she needs your support.

Answer 2

Depends on what kind of cancer and what kind of treatment.

In any case cards are nice - snail mail and cheerful ones, maybe with a photo enclosed. Humor is good, a DVD of some old comedy like the Marx Brothers or something. Check out "Look Good Feel Better" for her. It's a fun thing for cancer patients to do.

If surgery - a couple of easy to fix meals for the recovery period or a coupon for a phone in meal. Flowers for the homecoming are a bit trite, but nice nevertheless.

If chemo - check on the type and if a side effect is hair loss then a stylish hat (make sure it rides low on the head) or turban type headcover. I had a couple of terrycloth turbans that were super comfy. Summer is ending and your head gets cold without hair. Biotene mouthwash and toothpaste if mouth sensitivity is a side effect.

If radiation - a good skin product like GlaxalBase, there are others any pharmacist can advise you.

Good for you for being a friend, and staying a friend. More often than you would think friends pull away.

Answer 3

I am currently undergoing radiation for Breast Cancer. I would say it depends on the person, the cancer and the type of treatment they will be receiving. Mine was a lumpectomy with sentinel removal. I have had it quite good compared to some. The radiation is do-able. I did have to quit my job, because it was to dangerous(lifting). I love to sew and knit. I've been doing a lot of both since radiation started. If your friend likes any type of craft/sewing, a gift card to the nearest JoAnn Fabrics or Hancock Fabrics would be great. How about calling her ahead of time and find out if you can bring a little special lunch over. Or offer to pick her up and take her somewhere for lunch. I had someone make me a silk flower arrangement. I'm not crazy about it, because the last thing I needed was something I had to find a place for in my home! Every time I look at them I feel like an invalid! The last thing I want to feel is "sick". I can do just about everything now, that I could before(except the merchandising work). Maybe your friend would like to just go walking in the park with you, to talk.

Answer 4

Here's what a friend did for my wife.
on a Friday night, my daughter had a baby. . mean while, my wife was in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery.

Mi wife's friend called my daughter and asked if she could come down with a video recorder and take pics of the baby. Daughter agreed. She went down.,Monday, after daughter was home from the hospital, took a half hour of photos, (never telling the wife) then showed up with the pics, borrowed a TV from the hospital, and showed my wife the photos.

THAT is doing a hell of a lot more than just saying 'If there is anything I can do."

Don;t ask, just do it

Answer 5

If she does not already have one, a laptop computer may be a good gift for her. This way she can keep in touch with family and friends when she is in the clinic or hospital. My son has a laptop and he always brings it to the hospital with him. He has also traveled with it when we've gone to different hospitals. I also use it quite a bit. Many hospitals now will allow free Internet access if you ask, so be sure and get a wireless laptop if this is something she might be interested in. Good luck.

Answer 6

I can't think of any gifts other than hope, support, and lots of love and hugs! I would say she is very lucky to have a friend like you who cares. But if you want to give her something, maybe a really nice card that expresses hope, and a guardian angel pin to let her know that she is not alone.

Answer 7

I think the best gift you can give someone is hope! Support is key, as emotional strength aids in healing.

However, as one who personally knows many who have fought with cancer, I believe that the best gift you could give is information that could save their life - Please please look up the video Hoxsey: How Healing Becomes a Crime, and look up information on the Biomedical Centre in Tijuana, Mexico. I know people, personally, who have used this treatment, and I know that it works!! It has a much higher success rate than chemo or radiation, and without the nasty side effects. Unlike conventional treatments which are non-discriminatory and destroy all cells, good and bad, in the hopes of maybe destroying enough of the bad, the Hoxsey treatment is selective, attacking only the bad cells, and actually improving your overall health! In addition, almost all the people cured by Hoxsey, DO NOT GET IT AGAIN! So please, pass on the message to any you know who may benefit, if nothing else, all should have a chance to review the information and make an informed choice!

Oh, and by the way, a card and a hug are always a nice gift to give!

Answer 8

It depends on her interests, of course, but something which suggests she's going to be around for a long, long time is good. The makings of a quilt, an instrument that takes years to master, that kind of thing.

If she's entering the hospital for treatment, cheery or silly pajamas or robes, humor books, and passtimes are helpful--but not as much as frequent visits and phone calls.

Answer 9

I would say that much depends on her age, how close you are, and what the purpose of the gift would be . . will she be an inpatient or outpatient? If you just want to let her know how much you care about her and how badly you feel about her diagnosis than cards and a plant or flowers may be appropriate. I think just a simple gesture is all that is needed to let her know that she is not forgotten and that you are keeping her in your prayers.

Answer 10

a nice, beautiful journal so she can write down her thoughts and fears and next year she can look back at it to see just how far she has come. it was the best gift my friend could have given me! there were too many things i did not want to say out loud, but found comfort in writing it just to stop it from swirling in my head all night/day. she has a true friend in you!

Answer 11

im really sorry to hear this happening to your friend. try giving her something that comes from your heart. that will mean so much more to her than a bought item. try writing a poem about you friendship or maybe print off some photos and get them framed. something that symbolises your friendship will make her happy.