Raecheal
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 5, 2008
You are an extremely thoughtful person and I love your tote!
I had a few things that were very special to me when I was going through chemo. Two friends gave me medals from Medjugorje which I placed on my mother's necklace and wore all the time. They helped me feel a special connection between the Blessed Mother and me and my children which I needed to feel. I also had some rose scented lotion that they'd given me at Dana Farber Cancer Instititute which for some reason brightened my spirits when I put it on. (Not a huge rose scent person. Note to self would like to get some more even though it might bring back memories from that time.) A good friend gave me one of those beautiful EC bracelets which I still wear all the time. I agree with the pp who said the best things in the basket are love and caring.
Thank you for doing this. Sending out special prayers to your grandma.
Thank you.
Your grandmother is lucky to have you!
I'm lucky to have her.
I'm glad to hear the tote cheered your grandmother up.
If she's religious you might ask the cancer center to arrange for one of their chaplains to speak to her. Maybe they can help her feel more encouraged.
Be aware that not only do people respond differently to chemo (side effects), but different drugs are used to treat different types of cancer. She may not get the side effects some of us have gotten. It's good to know what she might get, because you can ask her specifically about how she's feeling, as she might not realize it's treatment related and there may be something the doctor can give her to help with the symptoms.
BTW, when I was at the cancer center recently, I picked up a magazine from this organization. It did a good job of summarizing the various issues from side effects to financial issues. It might be a good resource for you and your family. http://www.caring4cancer.com/
Good luck to your grandmother.
Thank you for your post.