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Bxgell2
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Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
The chief attorney in my office, a beautiful, beyond intelligent woman, in her early 40's, with 2 school aged children, was just diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to her lungs and back 
She just got out of the hospital and I want to send her something, but really am at a loss as to what I should send. She's obviously not feeling her best right now, and I'm sure what I should send her.
Any ideas?
Message edited 12/18/2008 8:45:36 AM.
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CathyB
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
What about stuff to be comfortable at home? PJ's, books
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| Posted 12/18/08 8:48 AM |
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
Posted by CathyB
What about stuff to be comfortable at home? PJ's, books
I second this... PJs & Books is a fantastic idea...
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| Posted 12/18/08 8:52 AM |
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Celt
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
That's tough, anything food-related could be tricky... my mom had chemo years back and all she could keep down was Ensure and a few juices. What about a gift cert to an online grocery like fresh direct or peapod? Not sure what budget you're working on, but if you could get a few people to chip in a "maid for a day" might be very helpful? That's really sweet of you to send her something, regardless!!
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| Posted 12/18/08 8:53 AM |
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KGools
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
Pajama Gram (pajamagram.com). I've sent these to new moms, sick friends... they've all loved it. It comes in a cute hat box with a lavendar sachtel and a "do not disturb" sign.
Sorry to hear about your friend 
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| Posted 12/18/08 8:56 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
Posted by CoopersMom01
Pajama Gram (pajamagram.com). I've sent these to new moms, sick friends... they've all loved it. It comes in a cute hat box with a lavendar sachtel and a "do not disturb" sign.
Sorry to hear about your friend
ITA -- on both counts.
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| Posted 12/18/08 8:57 AM |
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ruby
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
Posted by colette
That's tough, anything food-related could be tricky...
I agree, for example I know in most oncology wards you can't bring patients fresh fruit.
If she's going to be homebound for a while I'd find out her interest and send her something related, whether it be books, sewing, movies, etc. Something to help her pass the time.
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| Posted 12/18/08 9:29 AM |
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jerseypanda
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
One of my coworkers recently went through chemo and radiation. We put together a basket that had comfy pj's, some puzzle books and trivia books to keep him entertained during his sessions, some DVD's to watch, I can't remember what else I put in there, but it was a lot of stuff to keep his mind elsewhere when he had to get his chemo and radiation treatments.
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| Posted 12/18/08 9:40 AM |
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leighla
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
Posted by jerseypanda
One of my coworkers recently went through chemo and radiation. We put together a basket that had comfy pj's, some puzzle books and trivia books to keep him entertained during his sessions, some DVD's to watch, I can't remember what else I put in there, but it was a lot of stuff to keep his mind elsewhere when he had to get his chemo and radiation treatments.
That sounds perfect.
Anything that helps pass the time is helpful.
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| Posted 12/18/08 9:49 AM |
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MrsB-07
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Re: Gift basket advice for Cancer patient
I sent my friend's mom a gift basket from here
Cancergifts.com
Message edited 12/18/2008 10:00:08 AM.
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| Posted 12/18/08 9:59 AM |
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