Gifts for Breast Cancer Patients

The most common cancer among American women, the incidence of breast cancer have increased considerably in recent decades and more women are expected to be diagnosed with the disease in the coming years. Despite early detection reduces the incidence of her death, this mysterious disease that has affected many women for a long time not a cure-all, and supportive therapy and medical regimen often little energy zapping from one to little. Unfortunately, these treatments only remove one's energy, but the hair, self-esteem, and above all, his normal life. This is devastating for someone who is discouraged by chilling words of the doctor - - - "you have breast cancer" - - - and would now have to contend with physical changes, apart from the enormous amount of fear, insecurity and uncertainty that has to hold throughout the process. 

Did you know that each year 182,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 43,300 die? One in eight women has or will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. In addition, 1,600 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 400 will die this year. The above statistics are scary to say the least. If you have loved ones or friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, I'm sure I've often wondered what, if anything, you can do to help.

Here are some gifts that are appropriate for patients with cancer and their families to give encouragement and support. Probably one of the most important gifts you can give is the gift of your time: time to listen, and time to be with them, to accept the fact that they have cancer and go through treatment. A small journal is another idea: can be put on paper their thoughts, their struggles and successes in their fight this battle.

A book of inspirational words, promoting will do wonders for your soul. One suggestion would be Chicken Soup for the surviving soul: 101 stories of courage and inspiration of those who have survived cancer. Do not forget a nice teddy bear can hug, and a CD of soft, comforting music. Some cancer patients develop sensitivity to fragrance, so please stay away from scented items. Again, remember that sometimes, all they need is someone to speak or hold their hand: be there for them!

For your information:

If detected early, the survival rate five years for breast cancer exceeds 95%. Mammograms are among the best early detection methods, however, the U.S. 13 million women 40 years of age or older has not had a mammogram.

Do not miss your mammogram this year. Several national organizations have a list of facilities participating in National Mammography Day. To find a location near you, call:

American Cancer Society
1-800-ACS-2345

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
1-800-IM-AWARE

National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
1-888-80-NABCO

National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER

Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
1-800-221-2141 


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