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I know this is breast care board but my nephew's wife about to start chemo for stage 4 bowel cancer ( spread to liver & lungs).  Want to send her a care package.  Not sure what to include as I never had chemo.  She had two young children but I know their grandparents will be helping out so it's just things for her.  

Thanks. 

Oh seaspirit44 , so sorry, I think ‘that’ cough gets called the ‘3 month’ cough or possibly the 100-day cough’ depending on who you talk to…..I really hope you both recover MUCH faster than that, though. 

A morning doing ‘bits and pieces’ to and around the Bombe, later this afternoon will be the OU Choirs first longer rehearsal for Jenkins’ ‘Requiem’. Listened to bits of it with son last evening, also the scarily high cello solo from ‘The Armed Man’ which he played at the weekend for another choir. 

Then tomorrow morning I’m at the Bombe again. 

Hugs xxx

Hi Grogg 

A care package what a lovely  idea Carol . My suggestions would be

hand cream

Moisturiser

lip balm.

shower /bath crème 0%parabens

magazines or quick read books & sweets for chemo days 

Added things I found useful when side effects kicked in were mouthwash ,bonjela recommended by dentist were soft junior toothbrush and gentle toothpaste I deliberately got a Disney princess one lol

I also bought bulbs and seeds that I could watch grow as I went thru the 5/6 months of chemo 

I felt cold a lot of the time so bed/ slipper  socks and a throw for resting  

gift voucher for coffee and cake for good days 

I’m sure you’ll get a lot more ideas 

but to be honest whatever you choose will I’m sure be gratefully received x

 WhatHappened Macmillan removed the pictures as its not allowed to put pictures of other people up as they may have not given consent. 

Oh Grogg I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure you will help them all you can xxx

 Grogg , that’s so tough but I’m sure you’ll do all you can. Home cooked easy-to-heat small meals too can help. Daughter had so much chemo and the worst was the stem cell transplants  when her mouth and throat got sore. So soft foods were useful. She really fancied chilli but her throat wouldn’t let her eat it! 

As Northerner suggests, good creams for hands and face too. 
little treats, really. 

Hugs xxx

Agree with the great list from Northerner Grogg - I appreciated lip balm, moisturiser, I loved one friend who bought a mix box of clipper herbal tea (i like the sleep one) and a pair of socks with a positive message went down well with me e.g:  https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1500146283/motivational-socks-kind-strong-smart?gpla=1&gao=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_e-clothing-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w2UQwAxZkEl07qR7ObY-EmgBPWvJKiqpyC00wavL73LR2xiHgHO5IRoCMxoQAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_6479444529_80543709111_380917142126_pla-297616371983_m__1500146283engb_595606488&utm_custom2=6479444529&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMcx4ZMSfIhIeRiWpP50qS1ze&gclid=CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w2UQwAxZkEl07qR7ObY-EmgBPWvJKiqpyC00wavL73LR2xiHgHO5IRoCMxoQAvD_BwE&variation0=3564840678

ok I’ll admit it guilty on all counts  

Well thats not nice of them all this correctness is going crazy - I don't know if Ii'm coming or going xx

I’ve had that happen to me too, Snowys Mum and everyone. I guess it’s out of respect really. 

Night night Fruit Loops, sleep well and stay safe, plenty of sleepy fairy dust for all who wish

 hugs xxx