Holiday gift-giving is stressful! (Understatement) Even more-so if your special someone is undergoing cancer treatment. Gift favorites like perfume, cashmere or wool sweaters, candy and baked goods (think fruitcake!) might not be the best choice for a woman dealing with treatment-related side effects. These can include digestive problems, nausea, metallic taste, sensitivity to smells, and fragile, chapped skin.
At Cancer Be Glammed, we leave no stone unturned (or eggnog un-drunk) to create our annual Best Gifts List for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment this holiday season. The icing on the cake is that all of CBG’s recovery gifts are created by survivors or their loved ones to empower other people to have an easier, more comfortable and yes, even more stylish cancer recovery. These gifts and more are available from our “Life & Style” Recovery e-Boutique.
Here it is–our 2023 list of the best gifts for a woman coping with cancer. (Please be sure to shop early!)
Fashionable wraps and cover-ups make a great gift because they are stylish, easy to wear and sizing isn’t an issue. These four featured gifts, The Heal in Style Wrap Cardigan, French Terry Cover-Up, Cozy Fleece Wrap and Lindsey Easy Dressing Top take it a step further. Each one is designed for wear following surgery, during treatment, and throughout recovery. Cancer support features include:
Scarves are often found on gift lists because they are fashionable, versatile and one size fits all. These two scarves are both fashionable and functional. They are ideal for chemotherapy, following radiation and for much needed R&R, relaxing and recovering.
This “Brighten-Me-Up” Scarf has strategically placed buttons that can transform the scarf into a shawl, cape, cardigan or bolero for easy Port or PICC Line access.
The Wrap Scarf with Pockets features two oversized pockets for keeping hands warm in a cold treatment room and personal items like a cell phone within reach.
Fashionable head coverings like these slip-on ruffled or knit beanies are a much-appreciated gift for women coping with cancer-related hair loss. Available in multiple colors and patterns they are one size fits all and small enough to slip into a pocket or a chemo tote.
Many women prefer to kick off their shoes during long chemo sessions and wear cozy socks instead. These cable-knit statement socks feature a soft, fleece lining and non-skid soles. They also boldly declare that when it comes to cancer, she’s going to “Kick It!”
Cancer surgery and treatment can put women into early menopause causing intense hot flashes and night sweats. Chemotherapy drugs and certain cancer medications can also create fluctuating body-temperatures. These cleverly designed necklaces and bracelets can be frozen and then stylishly worn for cool relief. One of Oprah’s Favorite Things—they will become a favorite of hers too!
For more thoughtful gifts for the holidays or any day, visit our Gift-Her Collection.
Happy Holidays and best wishes for a healthy New Year from all of us at Cancer Be Glammed. Sammy the CBG Mascot too!