| Know someone with breast cancer? When you found | | | | help run errands for them or take them to and from |
| out about their diagnosis, you were probably | | | | treatments. |
| immediately saddened and dismayed. Just as it is for | | | | Another way to give is to give an actual gift, of |
| the person who has actually received a cancer | | | | course. |
| diagnosis, their friends, family and co-workers can | | | | Gift Ideas For A Friend With Breast Cancer |
| also experience a feeling of helplessness upon hearing | | | | If you are looking for a gift idea for a friend with |
| the news. | | | | breast cancer, these 3 tips can help guide your |
| Breast Cancer Is A Formidable Opponent | | | | search: |
| And, you are right to be concerned. Breast cancer | | | | 1. Focus on their interests - then go one step further: |
| forces women (and some men) to put up a valiant | | | | There is no one-size-fits-all gift. You need to start |
| fight in order to have the chance of overcoming the | | | | with the person's interests in mind. But, take it one |
| disease. The treatments for breast cancer can be | | | | step further. For example, if she likes golf, you might |
| very trying and hard on the body, and the disruption | | | | NOT want to get her a golf club at this time (see |
| in one's lifestyle can add stress to the patient's life. | | | | below). But, instead you could get her a golf video, |
| The good news is that breast cancer is a very | | | | or a golf memento for the home, or a golf-themed |
| high-profile disease. With organizations like Susan G. | | | | crossword puzzle. You get the idea. |
| Komen for the Cure and others raising awareness | | | | 2. Express compassion with your gift: Your gift should |
| through organized walking events and other | | | | be all about them - not you. Do not get something |
| fundraisers, a lot of attention and money is put into | | | | for them that you would want to receive. Rather, |
| fighting the disease each year. | | | | get them something they want. And, be sure to |
| The Fight Is Easier With Friends On Your Side | | | | choose a gift that speaks of your compassion. There |
| There is good news for you, too. That is: you can | | | | should be a gentleness and a thoughtfulness to the |
| actually make a difference in this person's life. The | | | | gift and to the message in any card you attach. |
| good energy that comes from your visits, phone | | | | 3. Be conscious of physical limitations: Obviously, you |
| calls, letters, and other forms of attention can enliven | | | | will want to avoid anything that they cannot |
| their days and encourage progress toward healing. | | | | immediately use or do now. As with the golf club |
| The very best gift you can give a friend with breast | | | | example above, the gift should reflect their current |
| cancer is your time. You may be concerned about | | | | situation. After all, it may be a while before they are |
| visiting or calling too often, and your concerns may | | | | able to go back to doing all of the things they love. |
| be well-founded given that they may not be feeling | | | | Follow these 3 tips when thinking of the right gift |
| up to par. But, you can give in other ways. Offer to | | | | ideas for a friend with breast cancer. |