When someone has cancer, for many people, there’s the instinct to want to get them something.
During holidays, people also may not know what to get someone living with cancer.
Do you get something medical or something fun?
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One helpful thing to think about is what would they like if they didn’t have cancer?
Read on to find out more!
Choose a gift certificate or gift card to their favorite restaurant, store, or spa.
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They can use it when it’s convenient and schedule it around a treatment schedule.
iPad
If you’re in the market for a big-ticket item, splurge on an iPad.
These handy, portable gadgets are perfect for long chemo sessions and hospital stays.
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In fact, you’re free to download several apps on these devices.
Among them are some designed for people with cancer.
Grab a bunch of friends and design and sew a quilt.
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Don’t have any sewing skills?
Check out your local craft store for lessons that take a small amount of time and money.
If you really don’t have the time or skill to handmake a quilt, hire a quilter.
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DVDs of movies and television series are perfect for someone with cancer.
They can be watched at home and even in most hospital rooms.
Just think a little bit about the subject matter ahead of time.
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Choose subscriptions to publications you know your friend likes but doesn’t already have.
You might want to also choose some unexpected selections for fun.
You don’t have to pay the full amount of the travel cost.
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Airlines and cruise ships sell gift certificates in various denominations.
A laptop allows them to communicate with friends and family efficiently via email and social networking sites.
If your loved one is ambitious, they can even blog about their cancer treatment.
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Slippers or non-skid socks are also great gift ideas.
All of these items will make your loved one feelmore comfortablein thehospital.
They can ease the mind and help pass the time.
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Check out your local bookstores for entire sections that are devoted to puzzle books.
Consider buying two copies of a book and accompanying your friend tochemotherapyso you could do them together.
Things that are practical and useful but still fun are always a good choice.
Knowing that someone cares enough to think of them is the most important thing.
These suggestions are just a bonus.
