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For Everyone Touched By Cancer
If you know someone who is a chemotherapy survivor or perhaps just comingย to the end of their chemotherapyย it is natural to think that a celebration is due. Whilst this true, and it would be good to mark the end with a happy celebration or token of celebration, time for recovery is still needed.
Everyone responds differently, but it can take up to six months for the chemicals to get out of the system after chemotherapy.ย And people recover from the differentย chemotherapy side effects at different stages.
For example,
Some peopleย get on with life easily when their treatment finishes and find it easy to put the experience behind them.ย However, others find the physical and emotional impact of their cancer hits home when it's all over.ย They may experience difficultย feelings such as anxiety,ย angerย orย depression.
You know your friend better than we do, but with the above knowledgeย a full-blown party, alcohol, champagne are probably not the best things at this stage of your friend's journey. It might just be a time for them to put their feet up and rest.ย They may need time to digest what they have been through and look towards the future.
The best gift you can give your friend is your time.ย They may need you to run errands if they are still suffering from chemo side-effects.ย They may need to talk things through or just have someone there in silenceย as company.ย Being there for comfort and a chat, just to watch some movies together or for practicalย help is important at this stage.ย It is common that after chemotherapy or any cancer treatment peopleย feel abandoned.ย Friends disappear as they think its all over and the medical profession and other support is not as easily available.ย If you can be there for them at this stage it might be all they need.
Nausea and the bad taste side effects of chemotherapy may still be present for a while after chemo has ended.ย So you could make some special small, bland meals, appropriate to their needs. We have an article here about chemotherapy nausea and the food that helps.ย Your home cooking doesn't just help with the continued symptoms, it also shows that you are still there for them even after treatment.
There are many suitable gifts big and small that provide a bit of humour and motivation/inspiration for someone recovering from chemotherapy. Here are a few examples:-
The comfort of a soft neck pillow or the pampering of a foot massage can ease the stress and slowly bring your friend back to a peaceful place.ย Soft music for calmย perhaps?ย A meditation candle? Pampering and comfort items should do a treat at this stage.ย But avoid anything strong smelling for now as they may still have chemotherapy nausea.ย And stay off the chocolates, rich and sugary foods unless they tell you they are OK.
Everyone is different and everyone heals at different stages.ย There is no right gift for healing.ย If you can't judge what your friend might need we find that a fancy water bottle is never the wrong thing to get.ย It's important to stay hydrated at all times, whether you are ill or not and, in our opinion, you cant have too many water bottles around.
Cancer Care Parcel's End Of Chemotherapy Gift is packed with comforting, useful, inspirational and pampering items.ย Suitable for anyone who has survived chemotherapy.ย We have put these thoughtful items together so you don't have to.
If you want to make sure that you are getting an appropriate gift hamper, please check out our special end-of-chemo gift hamper.
As always we welcome your comments, good and bad. If you don't agree with our suggestions or have some of your own please let us know.
Dr Cohen started her working life as a research scientist and lecturer with over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications.
She followed a classical scientific career until she left mainstream science in 2000 (which coincided with the birth of her first daughter) to establish the Life Science Communications company, Euroscicon Ltd.
Euroscicon Ltd was her first company (which she sold in 2016).
Current Projects
In 2013 Dr Cohen was diagnosed with Cancer and set upย Cancer Care Parcelย which provides appropriate gifts for people with cancer.
Dr Cohen is theย lead scientific advisor at Optimised Healthcare. A medical profiling company which provides advanced disease prediction, prevention and wellness optimization services.
She also works with and establishes businesses and charities which benefit local, national and international communities.
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I ended my chemo 3ahalf months ago was in remission, now my cancer is back ,
OMG I,m so sorry to hear that, i do hope u can get back to remission, my thoughts are with you, god bless....
I just finished my chemo yesterday ring the bell xx
Back on chemo and should have been starting the process of my stemcell transplant so disapointed
Norma Bye a stem cell transplant is a big deal. Has this been postponed or cancelled?
I have to have 4 months of chemo, but if they can get my protein levels down before then, im being fast tracked as im top priority, to get the stem cell transplant x
I wish you very good luck with it all. Our CEO was a stem cell expert and has many science papers and wrote a book on it. If you ever need to chat to her let us know.
Finished my chemo 5 1/2 mths ago had a scare in november my CA count went back up scan shows clear but blood count still high
Going for my 3rd chemo today, last of the big ones then 9 weekly doses before 30 radiation s . Stay positive all.
God bless you Norma Bye, stay strong and kick it's arse again !!!! X
My last Chemo is Thursday at the Beatson Glasgow no 6!!. Having a Break , going to Cyprus, for a week, then 33 Radios ! Cancer is not in my body !!
So so sorry to hear that it's back. 6 months for me and I dread my next appointment. Be strong.xx
Aww so worrying !! In Gods hands xxx
Alex Reid hope you don't mind me asking is your insurance high for your holiday? My last chemo next Friday 6th July then I got a break before radiotherapy and would love a little holiday xx
Norma Bye pretty sure insurance will be high. My oncologist wouldnโt let me leave the country while having chemo as infection risk too high. As it turns out he made a good call as I was neutropenic from the first few days after treatment started. Be very careful and good luck.
I have just spent 5 weeks in Belfast City Hospital, having at last , a Stemcell Transplant, been home a few weeks, so exhausted, but woopie I'm cancer free x
I had that last year had to have scans just finished my second chemo it went to my liver keep on their back for results
12 YEARS SINCE PLEASE PRAY FOR MY WE GRANDAUGTER HAS LEUKEAMIA
Didn't realise it was Chemotherapy you were getting Marie ! So horrible to watch. How often are your doses ?
It's fine,i'm over the worst i hope, sobbed at the start, was so scared but met so many wonderful people & i am responding well.My girls gave me strenght to fight it all.I'm lucky, i can be treated although not curable but i'm here & getting stronger.Will see you all later in the yr hopefully.xx
Thanks Andrea, such a good mature head you have.Love to you all xx
I am going to e blatant here. Can one of my friends or hubby get me one of these hampers? It would be nice to know its on its way.
God Bless You.xx
Had chemo 2 years ago all clear so keep strong x
Two years since diognosis all well so far but I pray for all youโd out there and also myself may we all get the results we hope for god be with us all
Second time having cancer on a break from Chemo after having it two in half year everyweek scan results good so far xxx
My husband died in 2006 from cancer I loved him dearly but these days many people are doing so well be strong and I will remember you in my prayers,
Xx
Just a big fight !!But let's all stride forwards
And keep the faith x
God bless each and every one fighting this terrible illnessxx
Every one ! Get Well ! Believe it ! And you will see it ! Feel Good ! Law of Attraction !
As I speak ! I am getting Chemotherapy ! For the last time ! I am so Greatful ! For the free Treatment ! 30 mins to go ! Then Cancer is no longer in my Body ! Thankyou Universe ! And The Secret Team, and Esther and Jerry Hicks, for passing on this Information from Abraham ! I'm in an Attitude of Gratitude !
Xxx
God bless xx
I got diagnosed with breast cancer 11 months ago 1 op followed by radiotherapy & I'm all good but just when I finished it my mum was diagnosed same thing she wasn't as lucky as me but she only has 1 lot of chemo to go so fingers crossed xx
Lorna Martin x
God bless
Just keep fight god bless
GOD B U
Bless you X
Awaiting a scan after chemotherapy hoping all is well
My husdand died 2006 after 8 months of treaement chemo did not work 2 weeks later I got d out had Breast cancer 16 chemo and 12 Radiation later I survived been 10 years now I am a suriver xx
I finished my chemo last January 2017 xxxx
God bless xxx
God bless
Have a end chemo party thatโs what I did x tea & cake
God bles. Xxx
16 years bowel cancer survivor. My 33 year old daughter diagnosed 8 weeks ago with AML. Been 7 weeks out of the 8 in hospital. One more round of chemo. Then stem cell transplant. X
Hope it goes well
You might pass this info on to cancer care in Tuam. I needed help with household cleaning windows cleaned etc 3 young kids all they offered was free therapies I did not want, it's practical things like a cleaner for a few hours a babysitter a driver to collect kids and feed them and no hospital parking fees. My opinion only. And so much money donated to them to help cancer patients? They built a new building? What was that money donated for? Another shambles.
Patricia Pearson good luck xx
Last chemo Fri can't wait
Laughter! Lots and lots of laughter. Thatโs whatโs needed.
Wonderful keep well.x
I am delighted that ye are doing it for people that are going through cancer and came true it like my self but never had anything like that but best of look to all of ye God bless ye all xx
14 years in remission - #neveragain!