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If you’re here because someone you love is navigating breast cancer, first—big love. Finding the best gifts for breast cancer patients isn’t always obvious. You want to be thoughtful, supportive, comforting… but also not overly clinical or heavy. Having gone through breast cancer myself (lumpectomy in 2017, mastectomy in 2023), I can tell you: the gifts that truly mattered were the ones that helped with real-life challenges, made recovery easier, and brought a little smile on tough days. So let’s talk about some creative, uplifting, and practical ideas for a breast cancer gift basket—things that feel personal, cheerful, and full of...

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, the desire to help becomes immediate and heartfelt—but figuring out what to give can feel overwhelming. You want a gift that isn’t just thoughtful, but one that genuinely supports their comfort, daily routine, and emotional well-being during treatment or recovery.

Recovery from lumpectomy isn’t always smooth, but small gestures and patient care turn the bumps into manageable lumps, helping loved ones regain their rhythm and joy.

I HATE Pink October. I mean, I really really really HATE it. Like, I have to bury my seething rage all month long until we get to Halloween, when I can finally unburden my rage with fistfuls of peanut M&M's and a to-go mug of “mommy juice” while I smile and candy-up the adorable neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

Discover practical breast cancer awareness gift basket ideas and real ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month that support survivors beyond pink ribbons.

I’ve been doing a lot of podcast interviews lately. One of the most common questions I’m asked is how to best support cancer patients undergoing cancer treatments. As a 6-time cancer survivor I’ve had more than my fair share of practice in this area! So here are my TOP THREE TIPS for how to support cancer patients while they are undergoing treatments. 1. Focus on function over inspiration  We surveyed over 500 cancer patients and gift buyers to curate TheBalmBox.com product line. When we asked cancer patients what they wanted when undergoing cancer treatments, the top performing items were all...