Well Im going to go by things people gave me- and things I wish I had during chemo!
Numero UNO.
Netflix/Blockbuster online membership!
This is a gift from a really great friend or parent. This is by far, the best gift you will get because you will use it the most! While home stuck on the couch- You are left with whatever is on tv, or whatever dvds you have! Where is the fun in that? Being Young and Cancerous.. leaves you unable to take that little drive up to your local blockbuster unless its a good day? And I know me personally... If I can drive- and its a good day.. I stayed out of the house!
So get this for a whopping 8-10$ a month for a buddy, will ya?! They can pick the movies they want online and get them in the mail. With blockbuster online you do get free rentals for in the store as well.
2. Bath and Body Works - Cancer Vixen line
It's going mainstream! Funny cancer gifting.. gone corporate? HOLLER!
I got this body wash from my best friend, Jackie! It smells awesome, it's funny and its simple!
Of course like everything gone pink during October- This line was only for Breast Cancer Awareness Month- So its actually 50% OFF RIGHT NOW!!
3. Funny Cancer Gear!
Click Here:
Or You can stop by my store ----->
Link is just to your right!
Cancer gear makes for funny conversation when wearing- So it's easier for us to talk about our STUPID CANCER, and being YOUNG AND CANCEROUS! =)
4. Get them started on a series they've never watched!
My friends started me on LOST! on ABC. I was able to even watch the seasons from my computer off of abc.com - But It makes such a great gift- Bc it helps us use our time!
5. Crafts.
This is an easy one! Sometimes I didn't have energy- So I had to be creative and find things that didn't take alot of energy- Forget glue, sparkles, pasting, scrapbooking- try Painting! All you have to do is hold the brush- therefor Im nominating Painting as the craft for cancer!
6. FOOD!
This is for the week after their treatment! But everyones different! I could eat and was fine the same day of chemo! Other people do not eat for days or weeks at a time! But being that Im going off of my experience- FOOD IS THE BEST! I have to say- WATCH OUT- for chemo couch potaters!.. You will gain those L Bs if you don't watch it! =)
Best food for after chemo:
You have to think ; ailing immune system!! Give me something that has a strong flavor (Because the chemo makes you lose a bit fo your taste, and/or everything you eat will have a tad of metallic to it) and is HEALTHY! Keep feeding your system with vitamin and nutrient packed goodies! Antioxidents are the best cancer fighters! My friends would come over with Acai Juice and Salads from Whole Foods Market. Delissshh.
7. Books.
Not just any book.. Funny Cancer books! But only a couple.. we dooo want to keep our mind happy and healthy- and not focus on horrible stories of death and despair. Stay in the comedy section! You can also buy health and nutrition books. One of my favorites is 'Integrative Nutrtion' By Joshua Rosenthal **Young and Cancerous need to change LIFE HABITS in order to keep cancer away! When we start working on our eating habits while bald and in the cancer trenches- we have less of a chance of losing sight of WHY we want to be heatlhy!**
8. Mani/Pedi Gift Certificates!
IS A MUST!
Our nails become brittle and even yellowish if we do not keep nailpolish on them.
However- from experience.. Sit at the first desk by the door. The smell of nail polish remover and etc. That is circulating throughout that place can make your stomach a little weak. Put your head in your shirt and feel fab!
9. BUY ME A WIG!
Hell, on some of those days that you feel great- Go wig shopping! Change up your look, or your friends! The wig place is used to seeing women who are bald from chemo, or aleopecia- so Just go out with your girlfriends and go for a color that you wouldnt normally wear! THIS IS THE ONLY TIME IN YOUR LIFE WHERE YOU CAN GO CRAZY AND HAVE A FESABLE REASON! You can get the wig for just you & your friends- Or for a fun night with your significant other! =)
Another great thing my girlfriends wanted to do- But we never got the chance was a 'WIGGIN OUT PARTY' Where everyone would goout in a different color wig- So that the baldy wouldn't feel insecure about going out in public for a drink!
These are just some things I would buy! You can get creative and even make goody bags for different phases in their cancer treatment. A 'Shave your head day' kit- witha buzzer, cancer caps, wig shampoo, and funny bald gear from i[2]y or my store. You can create a chemo kit- with a barf bag, magazines, dvds etc. You can really make it a once in a lifetime experience... which is all it should be! Just try and make your cancer fighter smile! There's no better medicine! TRUST ME! Stay away from sad mushy gushy gifts =) and you'll be great!
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