Why Practical Gifts Matter for Cancer Patients
When someone you love is dealing with cancer, the right gift offers both support and relief. See why practical gifts matter for cancer patients with this guide.
Rest & Recovery After Cancer Treatments: Challenges and Support for Friends and Family
When cancer treatment ends, it's often seen as a huge victory. But for many cancer survivors, the weeks and months following surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are just as challenging as the treatments themselves. Recovery after cancer is a complex process, both physically and emotionally. The body, mind, and spirit have endured an exhausting battle, and the journey back to health requires careful attention, patience, and support from loved ones. One of the major challenges of recovery is the fatigue that follows cancer treatments. Chemotherapy and radiation take a heavy toll on the body, depleting energy reserves and weakening the immune...
Bald and Boo-tiful: Helping Chemo Patients Celebrate Halloween in Style
When a loved one is undergoing chemotherapy, you naturally want to help them find moments of joy—especially during Halloween. Hair loss from treatment can make traditional celebrations feel different, but it’s also an opportunity to celebrate their strength in a fun and creative way.
Understanding and Battling Time Toxicity
So much time feels stolen away from [cancer patients] as they spend countless hours waiting for test results, undergoing treatments like chemo and radiation, and navigating the labyrinthine, often bureaucratic healthcare system. As a result, they spend time agonizing about how much time they are spending addressing their cancer(s).
In Defense of The Cancer Card
Lately, we’ve had a few requests to remove the “Cancer Card” from gift boxes – and I’m not entirely sure why. My sense is that the irreverent tone implied by a physical “Cancer Card” does not align with the intended recipient’s sense of humor. Given that our boxes are focused on providing functional, useful items, I can see how this seemingly silly, irreverent item may seem out of place among lip balms, lotions, and blankets.
Summer Care Tips for Cancer Patients: Four Tips to Stay Safe, Keep Cool, and Comfort Skin with The Balm Box
Summer allows all of us to have more fun outside, but for cancer patients, more risks present themselves. Don't worry though – with a few thoughtful precautions, everyone can enjoy the warm weather safely.