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How to Support a Friend with Cancer: Real, Practical Advice That Actually Helps

Liz Benditt·December 22, 2025

How to Support a Friend with Cancer: Real, Practical Advice That Actually Helps

When someone you care about is facing cancer, it’s totally natural to feel a little lost. You want to support them, but you don’t want to overstep. At The Balm Box, we talk with patients and caregivers every single day — in fact, we’ve interviewed over 500+ cancer patients and caregivers to build our boxes around the real needs people share. Here’s some genuine, practical advice—backed by what real people have told us—that feels natural, caring, and actually useful. What Do Cancer Patients Need Most? If you're thinking about how to best support a friend with cancer, what matters most is...

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5 Gifts for Chemo Patients They’ll Actually Use

Marni Frischer·December 10, 2025

5 Gifts for Chemo Patients They’ll Actually Use

Discover thoughtful, practical chemo gift ideas—from comfort items to soothing essentials and meaningful gestures—to support loved ones during treatment.

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Supporting a Friend Going Through Chemo-Induced Hair Loss

Liz Benditt·August 18, 2025

Supporting a Friend Going Through Chemo-Induced Hair Loss

Hair, especially women’s hair, can be a part of one’s persona. And feeling like they are losing a piece of their persona to cancer treatment is understandably deeply upsetting.
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