What can I send my friend starting chemo tomorrow?

[MandR]

Thank you, I hope you're not feeling too bad x

I sent my friend the kit from cancer support and she received it yesterday.   She says it's fab so thank you for the tip xx

[AlisonWells]

Hi, I started my chemo on Thursday. Things I am appreciating are low scent toiletries, nail varnish, ginger biscuits and low sugar squash. Good books and a jigsaw are also helping. No need to.spend loads of money its the thought that counts

[MandR]

Thanks, yes I thought the same.  And I wasn't sure if all the stuff in those kits was actually useful or not so I asked you guys. I've sent my friend a few bits and will aim to send something little for after each treatment. Thanks again for all your tips and hope you are all feeling ok today xxx

[lizandsarah]

Amazon, Not another bunch of flowers and cancer care parcel also have gift sets online if you search chemotherapy gifts. 

I thought they were all a bit expensive online for the amount f stuff in them, so I looked at what sort of things were in them, then went to the high street so I could personalise what I bought, when my friend needed chemo a couple of years ago.

Wilko and the range sell empty baskets to make up and places like card factory sell different sizes of gift boxes. 

[MandR]

Ooh that's great, thank you very much.  I'll have a look.  Xx

[Seaside Sar]

My friend sent me a chemo kit from cancer support UK wnich contains lots of lovely goodies. It was free of charge. I've also enjoyed receiving ginger teabags, mint teas, etc to combat nausea. X

[MandR]

Yes cooking smells seem to be making her nausea worse.  Hopefully she'll feel a little better today.  Thanks so much, nothing is easy about this cancer business -  we need to look after each other! Xx

[riversidedawn]

Lovely idea:

Ginger tea / biscuits / Sina Original ginger chews (for nausea)

Definitely moisturiser and hand cream avoid strong smells

Xx

[MandR]

That's perfect, thank you so much xx

[Daffydilly]

Hi MandR,

lovely idea. Just knowing someone is thinking of us always helps! Try any of the following - dark nail varnish/ cuticle oil,lip salve, skin moisturiser(Aveeno is good),puzzle book & pen,easy read book,pretty scarf(square is duel purpose neck or head). Hope that helps.xx

[MandR]

Hi lovelies, 

My friend starts 6 lots of chemo tomorrow. I only had rads so I'm not sure what I could send her that might help a little?  She lives miles away from me so I just want her to know I'm thinking of her. Many thanks in advance for any tips.

Mand xx