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Gifts for a friend with breast cancer

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PoppyStellar · 17/08/2021 22:06

An old friend is going through surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer. She lives a long way away and I’d like to send her a little care package through the post. Does anyone have any ideas as to what would be nice to include? Nothing too expensive or over the top I just want it to be a little something that might lift her spirits at this incredibly difficult time. Thank you

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BunnyRuddington · 18/08/2021 07:08

I've not got personal experience but we have a colleague who has Breast Cancer and a colleague who has been through it.

One suggestion she made was to send some nice body lotion as the treatment can make your skin dry apparently.

BG2015 · 18/08/2021 20:56

You could send some nice small things to cheer her up:
Hand cream
Lip balm
Sweets
Body lotion (Aveeno is recommended)
Soft socks

I'm going through breast cancer treatment and all of the above would be lovely

Thiswayorthatway · 18/08/2021 21:05

Chocolates, herbal teas, books, magazines

PoppyStellar · 18/08/2021 21:56

Thank you all @BG2015 I hope your treatment goes well and I wish you the very best for a good recovery

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Palavah · 18/08/2021 21:58

I recommend notanotherbunchofflowers

Etsylicious · 22/08/2021 22:17

Some sleep aids because going through this and the stress that goes with it can affect sleep. So maybe some lavender bath foam and pillow spray :)

PoppyStellar · 23/08/2021 01:14

Thank you both

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