Chicago Tribune

Best ways to comfort a cancer patient

On top of dealing with what may be painful and stressful medical treatment, cancer patients sometimes find themselves befuddled and burdened by awkward gifts or gestures from friends and family ...
Fred Hutch

The Beam: New radiation tech coming to the proton therapy facility; thoughtful gifts for cancer patients; meet a new radiation oncologist

Within the next month, providers at Fred Hutch – Proton Therapy will be able to offer advanced X-ray radiation, called TrueBeam photon radiation, to those patients who will benefit from this modality.
The Washington Post

I was diagnosed with cancer in my early 30s. Here are gifts patients need.

The season of gifting is in full swing — a time when people scour the internet and shops for items that appropriately communicate their feelings and bring their recipients joy. But that’s not always ...

Cancer patients at UM Health-Sparrow to receive blankets, care kits

Cancer patients at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow will receive gifts Tuesday aimed at providing comfort during ...
The Conversation

Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here’s why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead

The season of gifting is in full swing – a time when people scour the internet and shops of all kinds for items that appropriately symbolize their relationships with their loved ones. Gift givers hope ...
WTEN

Symbols of hope delivered to local cancer patients

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Daffodils, the first flower of spring, will be delivered to local cancer patients as a symbol of hope. The flowers were purchased as part of the annual American Cancer Society ...