Cancer Treatment Options Forum - July 23rd, 2011 - 4 Comments
I have a co-worker taking chemo for liver cancer. We want to put together a care package for him?
Anyone who has been through this, what would be some things he could use? Thanks to everyone who answers.
I had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when I was 17.
To me, get him/her a lot of DVDs he’ll want to watch something while he’s in the bed (I was in the pediatric ward so I had a player, he/she might not have one… so maybe rent a portable DVD player)
Also, non-acidic, carb-heavy food. I fell in love with really buttery bread when I was in the hospital. Soda and OJ were a no-no (I learned the hard way). Nothing really heavy cuz nauseas a big problem.
I hope your co-worker comes out OK. If it’s a guy, tell him he doesn’t have to tough out anything. It’s OK to not what to be conscious when he gets chemo.
Finally, go visit.
hi i lost my Aunt Rita to beast cancer that spread to her brain so i know how you feel..
it is very ncie that you are making a care- package he would be so happy!!! you could give him… (sorry if these aren’t very good but i will try)
1. a cd
2. some sweets!
3. certificates
4. a nice card
5. nice creams like lotions and chap stick and stuff
6. a nice hand soap
7. baloons
8. a stress squeeze ball (you know the ones with flour in them)
9. something from brook stone
10. those little massagers from walgreens!
hope i helped!!!
Hi, you may visit "www.smile.org.au" which posts the nutritional recommendation for liver cancer patients.
http://www.smile.org.au –> cancer therapies –> specific cancer –> liver cancer
while you got some well meaning answers, when my sister was going thru chemo for her liver cancer, what she most appreciate were the meals that were made and delivered, the people who ran her errands, baby sat her kids, cleaned her house & mowed her lawn.