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What items make you feel better?

maryv1119
maryv1119 CSN Member Posts: 37
in Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine) #1
Hi, I'm a cancer survivor who is working to help other patients/survivors.

Thinking about your treatments and side effects, physically, mentally, etc.

What type of items could someone give you to help make you more comfortable.

Example: I had dry mouth and nausea - fruit flavored hard candy helped. Reading helped me pass the time during chemo and transfusions.

Your feedback is appreciated. No idea is too small to list.
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  • beckyracn
    beckyracn CSN Member Posts: 322
    #2
    A throw to use during
    A throw to use during chemo...I froze! A journal to keep track of what your feeling.
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  • tmpage1273
    tmpage1273 CSN Member Posts: 92 Member
    #3
    Help
    An iPod with music you love or something uplifting. Also, a tv Playing non-stop comedies. My choice would be 'I Love Lucy' or 'Golden Girls.'
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  • funbeadgirl
    funbeadgirl CSN Member Posts: 181 Member
    #4
    list of ideas
    A soft long rectangular scarf,it can be used as a shawl, head wrap, or muffler around neck inside coat. In the summer you can then use it as a beach wrap!

    A box of dark chocolate..antioxidants!

    1 hour of help around the house, vacuuming, laundry, dishes, garden work, etc.

    Magazine you know they have an interest in.

    Offer to take a short walk with them, it would be good for you both.

    Pretty pill box.

    Go for a coffee or a smoothie.
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  • debrajo
    debrajo CSN Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    #5
    Your time...Someone to come
    Your time...Someone to come sit by my chemo bed and tell me you survived and so will I. Tell me YOUR story! Debrajo
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