Gift Giving for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families
by:
Adriana Copaceanu
Did you cognize that each year, 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die? One woman in eight either has or wish develop breast cancer in her lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men wish be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 wish die this year.
The above statistics are chilling to say the least. If you have admired ones or friends that have been diagnosed with breast cancer, I am sure you've often wondered what, if anything, you can do to help them.
Here are several gifts that are appropriate for cancer patients, and their families to give encouragement, and support.
Probably one of the most important gifts you can offer, is the gift of your time: time to listen, and time to be with them as they accept the fact that they have cancer, and go through their treatment.
A small journal is another idea: they can put on paper their thoughts, their struggles, and their accomplishments as they fight this battle.
A book of inspiring, encouraging words wish do wonders for their soul. One suggestion would-be be Chicken Soup for the Living Soul: 101 Stories of Courageousness and Inspiration from Those Who Have Survived Cancer.
Don't forget a good teddy bear they can hug, and a CD of soft, comforting, music.
Some cancer patients develop sensitivity to fragrance, so please stay away from scented items.
Again, remember that at times, all they need is to have person to talk to, or hold their hand: be there for them!
For your information:
If detected early, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the better early detection methods, yet 13 million U.S. women 40 years of age or older have ne'er
had a mammogram.
Don't miss your roentgenogram this year. Several national organizations wish have a list of the facilities that participate in National Diagnostic procedure Day. To find a place near you, call:
American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-IM-AWARE
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
1-888-80-NABCO
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141
Adriana Copaceanu provides folk with creative gift ideas that don't blow the bank. Gift Baskets for Baby to Birthday and Beyond, are simply several gift ideas you'll find at her site: http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com. Want regular reminders on gift-giving? Sign up for her free monthly news-sheet at http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com/gift-news-signup.htm
