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10 Great Holiday Gift Ideas For Breast Cancer Patients - A Survivor's Advice

Phyllis Johnson
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Phyllis Johnson grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. Parents of...

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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
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   Is there a woman with breast cancer on your holiday shopping list? Finding the right gift needn't be difficult if you think about how her treatments are affecting her.   1. If she's about to start chemo, she's probably worried about losing her hair, so pretty hats ...
  1. excellent!
    Adriene Hughes
    Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:16 PM
    Truly excellent suggestions. 
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    re: excellent!
    Phyllis Johnson
    Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 05:49 AM
    Thank you, Adriene.  I'd love to hear from other people about great gifts they have given or received.  After my list was posted, I thought about a great big ticket gift--a laptop computer.  Computers are such an important tool for researching treatments and finding support.  If she has been using the computer at work or in a separate room, she might love a laptop. 
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    laptop!
    Adriene Hughes
    Wednesday, December 05, 2007 at 11:59 AM
    ...And even better, Phyllis, having a laptop that one can take into bed with them, and sit propped-up, if the energy is not there.  That way survivors can keep in contact with their loved-ones and friends, write in their blog!!! and research what is important to them!  I say a LAPTOP IS A MUST!!  so if anyone out there reads this, consider a laptop for your special survivor!!!!
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  2. Photo Frame
    Sam
    Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 03:12 PM

    We are getting my aunt a digitial photo frame and filling it with all the nieces and grandnieces/nephews so she has her family right there with her.

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    re: Photo Frame
    Phyllis Johnson
    Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 09:51 PM

    Sam, a digital photo frame is a great idea.  I'm sure your aunt will love it.  Thanks for adding to the list.

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