A close friend of mine told me today she has breast cancer and will be having a mastectomy. I was and am in shock. We both cried. But now I need to know the best way to support her. Once she’s had the mastectomy is there anything that I could get her to make her more comfortable ?
Thanks
Su
Hi Swanie, I would second the heart shape pillow and the chillmax cooling mat! I found that so soothing for several weeks after my Mastectomy. Sounds like she’s very lucky to have such a supportive friend. I know I couldn’t get through this without my close friends! Family are amazing but I can be much more honest with my friends about how I’m really feeling.
Take Care of each other
Janine x
Brilliant ideas , thank you. I’ll get busy making a box for her x
I would really appreciate it if you could scan the booklet for me please. I ordered a heart shaped pillow from Etsy last night but thank you so much for the kind offer to make one. xx
The chillmax pillow is a great idea. She has another appointment this week so will know more then xx
I'll be happy to do it this evening :) Although it's for partners, it does give some general guidance. I hope you find it helpful
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You can download the booklet from the Breast Cancer Now web site. Just type the title into the search bar and it comes up as a .pdf file.
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