Ideas Pls! B'day Ideas for My Friend, The Cancer Warrior

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Hi, I love this site and value the opinions here... My good friend is battling stage 4 cancer and her birthday is coming up. She is usually draggy tired from weekly treatments. I am so lame, creatively speaking.. Anyone have any ideas ?? Thanks in advance, friends~ warmly, KG

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I have a friend with breast cancer on the tail end of radiation. The one thing she talks about is being tired. Are you somewhere where you could take a long ride through the countryside and see the fall foliage? Think of what she likes to do and maybe is no longer doing. My friend likes to go to the casino, but it's about a 30 minute ride and she doesn't feel comfortable driving that far alone. I will be taking her in the very near future.

luvdoodles · ‎06-19-2010

That's sad news, I am a BC survivor and count my blessings everyday. Does she like to read. I was thing about a couple of good books, she could just relax and read, or maybe a few up beat comedy DVD's. I am sure her energy level is low until her treatment is finished.

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Sincere thanks sweeties...Those are good ideas!

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

How old is she?

Does she have children?

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

She's in late 50's and has a grown son.

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

So because of her age and having a son, here's what I'm thinking:

1) something girly, if she's girly, like a manicure or massage (I know that she has to be careful with her skin because of treatments.)

2) a special "friends" outing to a movie/teahouse

3) come over and make her a favorite treat- dessert, appetizer, lunch

4) find something plush and cozy like a throw, a robe, pajamas, or nice slippers that she can wear on treatment days.

5) her favorite season of TV shows (or movie) on DVD

6) make a coupon book of things she can "cash" in- a ride to treatment, loads of laundry, take out for dinner, a run to the library or bookstore

7) an at home spa day- homemade face masks, lemon cucumber water, etc.

8) a session of acupuncture

9) new flannel sheets or bath towels

10) a "husband" pillow or lap tray for days when she lounges in bed

11) a heated throw sized electric blanket (Sunbeam)

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

Thank you Lola! Wow, a great list! As it gets closer I'm gonna get her input on what she'd like best- Warm regards, KG

lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

On 9/14/2014 Knitgirly said:
As it gets closer I'm gonna get her input on what she'd like best- Warm regards, KG

Well, if your name implies what I think it does, how about making something for her, like a sweater, socks, or a throw, and having her pick out the yarns she'd like from your assortment?

Lilysmom · ‎03-09-2010

Lola gave you a great list. I was my brother's support through all of his doctor appointments and cancer treatments when he had lung cancer. One of the things he really appreciated was a soft warm throw to take to appointments. He was always cold. I put together an 'appointment' bag that we took every to every hospital visit. We kept water, snacks, the throw, reading material, etc. In that bag and it was always packed to go.

There were many times that we had to be at the hospital all day even though that was not what we expected. It was great to have something like this with us as the hospital food was not great.

You friend is lucky to have someone like you close by. My best to you both. LM