Title: Chemo patient care package
1From crosswords to cough drops and lip balms to
lotions, care packages come in many sizes and
contain many different items. But if you have a
loved one who is undergoing chemotherapy, it will
take a special kind of care package to make an
impact. When people undergo chemotherapy, their
bodies go through various changes all at once and
it can often be hard to handle. Thats why your
chemo care package can make a world of
difference. You can show your loved ones that you
care and are standing by them as they go through
these changes.
2So, we at Amidira want to help you give them a
thoughtful Care package for cancer patient that
they will remember forever.
Chemotherapy Care Package Ideas Before you start
building your gift, it is best that you discuss
with the doctor of your family member or friend
to make sure that it is safe for them to use the
items. Once you have the green light, we
recommend that you talk to your loved one to see
if they even want to receive a care package. If
they do, then this would be a good time to also
find out what kind of things would be beneficial
to them. After you figure all of that out, its
time to decide on what to gift. Whether it is
helping to relieve the nausea of chemotherapy,
nourishing ones skin, or keeping the mind
occupied during treatment, here are some ideas
for the perfect chemo care package from Amidira
to you 1. Special Bag. Instead of a basket or
box, opt for a cute tote bag or backpack to hold
your care package. Patients undergoing chemo will
find it useful for packing a blanket and other
items for taking to future treatments. 2.
Lotions Bath Products. According to the
National Cancer Institute, effects from cancer
treatment can make skin dry and itchy, and this
may lead to rashes. To help minimize the risk,
consider giving some gentle, unscented lotions
and bath items that include essential oils,
beeswax, vitamin E oil or goat milk for your care
package. For example, Lindi Skin offers
clinically-proven skin products specifically
designed for cancer patients that are both safe
and effective. Or you can head to your local
3drugstore to find fragrance-free Aveeno products
made with nourishing ingredients. 3. Lip Balm.
During the treatment process, a persons lips can
become dry and cracked. A good way to remedy this
is to use moisturizing lip balms throughout the
day. If you know what your loved ones typical
lip balm is, feel free to add that to the bag.
Another good option is the popular Burts Bees
Beeswax Lip Balm. 4. Mouth Rinse. A soothing
mouth rinse can help combat the common side
effect of dry mouth. It also can help the person
going through chemotherapy to balance their
natural oral bacteria. Mouth rinses gently clean
and soothe minor mouth irritations commonly
experienced by chemotherapy patients. 5.
Magazines Puzzles. Puzzle books, brain teasers,
and magazines help pass the time during long days
of treatment. They also are a great way to
exercise the brain and support mental abilities.
While chemo patients may not have the
concentration to read a book, they may enjoy
flipping through a magazine like Good
Housekeeping, Family Circle or Mens Health. 6.
Water bottle. It is important to stay hydrated
during the chemotherapy process, and one way to
help with that is to keep a water bottle on hand.
Pick up an insulated aluminum water bottle to
help your family member or friend stay hydrated.
It can also be used to keep herbal teas hot. 7.
Teas. Another way to help with hydration is to
drink hot, non-caffeinated teas (but dont drink
it too hot!). Herbal teas like peppermint and
ginger may help with digestive issues and reduce
nausea. Check with the doctor to make sure the
type of tea is good to bring. 8. Lozenges
Candy. A popular care package addition is Queasy
Dropsmade from all-natural herbs and essential
oils. It was developed by healthcare
professionals to provide relief from nausea and
alleviate dry mouth. Other soothing candies
include ginger candies and peppermint gum. 9.
Comfort Products. Sleep for chemo patients is
often sporadic, so they may love an earplug set,
neck pillow and satin eye mask to catch some zs
at any time. A nice large fleece blanket, a cozy
beanie and socks with grippers can go a long way
in keeping your loved one warm.
410. Handwritten Note. Lastly, your family member
or friend may really appreciate a handwritten
note from you expressing your love and
encouragement as they fight their disease. This
shows them that you are thinking of them and that
you are there for them. Other Ways To Help There
are other ways that you can help your loved ones
in their time of need. At Amidira, we recommend
the following Research into alternative
treatments, such as our exclusive CyberKnife
technology or brachytherapy Find additional
resources to better educate both you and your
loved one about whats going on Read
relevant blog articles to stay up-to-date on
news, tips and tricks, and other helpful
important information that may help in the fight
against cancer
These ideas can be packaged together to provide
comfort to a family member or loved one enduring
the challenges of chemotherapy. Let them know
they are stronger than they think with this
special gift basket. And know that the cancer
specialists at Amidira will be right beside them
on this difficult journey.