Loved one has chemo port? Get this
340246
Very useful for reducing the pressure/rubbing on a chemo port when driving or riding in a vehicle. Cancer s-cks so much; at least this addresses one source of discomfort.
4254125
It helps to have "P53  That cracked the Cancer code" to see a singular thread also but this then opens up on Cancer's sneakiness and resistance to cure. Try DaVita's "Death of Cancer" book too. I'm on my 10th cycle of chemotherapy with a colectomy so it's real for me.
3891964
Excellent. This worked perfectly when my father was bedridden. My mother is hard of hearing and without her hearing aides had no difficulty hearing the quieter setting. The receiver is small enough to easily pocket in a jacket or carry along. It gave everyone peace of mind during my father's final illness. Great to have on hand for anyone recovering from surgery or in my case letting my husband know I need a refill when he is in he kitchen and I am upstairs :)
3158500
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer this year, one of my girlfriends bought this book for my daughter.  I recommend it highly.  Side effects of chemo (and their accompanying steroids) have made me, like Tickles' Tabitha's mom, cranky and tired and shorter on patience than I would like to be, and this book takes those problems and presents them as temporary setbacks; the book reminds children that things will not always be grouchy, and that a mommy with cancer still loves her child even when she's not up to the usual fun and games.  This book has been useful to our family, our daughter enjoys it... and it's helped us to normalize a situation that is anything but normal.
3790262
My husband received chemo and his hands are always ice cold. Purchased this because of previous reviews. He used it the first night he received it and loves it!
307894
I used this for relief from the topical chemo therapy for skin cancer on my face.  If you are reading this wondering if you should use it, BUY IT NOW.  I could not have made it without this product.
314057
Worked as should....without getting into detail this was bought for a relative bed ridden with stage4 cancer...and it has helped greatly
210148
Here's a book that will help you understand cancer, the way it operates, and where we are in treating it from a top-level cancer doctor and researcher.  She has the ability to help those of us who are not in the medical field get quickly and deeply into the subject.  She tells her story and the story of her family with humility, clarity, honesty passion and insights that help us all.  What more can one ask?

I'm working with a friend and his family who was recently and unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer.  Dr. Ross's writing has been a huge help in creating context in the midst of all the changes in cancer treatment and the resulting confusion, anger and hard-to-understand side-effects that go with those shifts in medicine.  Some take-away ideas:

- "Taking care of yourself is taking care of your family"
- Knowing your family's history of cancer and discovering the genetic links that may be contributing arms you with vital knowledge and leads to important choices that can and will make a difference.  Finding good data, honest information, and making sense of it is going to be work, but it is work that will benefit many people.
- Doctors, in general, are well-trained in medicine but may not be proficient in communication.  Ask questions.  Stay informed. Don't be afraid to ask and press for the meaning of things you don't understand.  If the doctor is not effective in communication, consider alternatives---like asking your doctor or finding someone who can communicate.
-Cancer is not "a" disease--the variations are many, and finding ways are treating all of them is going to take time...a lot of time and hard work.  We are not "there" yet, but we've got to keep working and working as families and communities to make progress.

This is not light reading, but the privilege of spending time with a leading researcher is well worth it.
1730607
The pillow pet was for a member at my church whose younger sister is having chemotherapy and she is really missing her 'Buddy'.  This helps when she goes to see her 18 month old sister in the hospital for the chemo treatment and they both can be close and play (softly) with one another.  The older sister loved it.
2283658
I buy these for 'Chemo Buddies' organization in Evansville, Indiana to honor my good friend who recently lost a tough four year battle with her cancer.  They are available, free, to those clients still fighting the good fight our OHA chemo center.
1957237
Would like to thank this company for making something that a family member with cancer was able to digest.  He loved the product and yes, I will buy it again.  Came in great condition..shipping is expensive but worth it.
1592890
In 1975, my mother was diagnosed with cancer of the brain in the frontal lobe.  My father had been speaking to Lions, Rotary, whatever, about G. Edward Griffin's book, "World Without Cancer," written in the early 1970s (about vitamin B17, the pharmaceutical industry, and government).  After her cancer diagnosis, Dad knew exactly what to do nutrition wise.  Although Mom only lasted 6 weeks after diagnosis, she passed peacefully - unlike all other brain-cancer patients!

When I was diagnosed with a colo-rectal cancer AND an early-stage cancer in each breast in early 2002, I knew exactly what to do - educate myself.  "Beating Cancer With Nutrition" was the first book on my list, followed by "Questioning Chemotherapy," by Richard Moss and "Keeping Your Breasts" by Susan Moss (unrelated to Richard Moss), AND going to James R. Privitera, M.D., who did marvelous things with vitamins and minerals.  In addition, there were people all around the world who were praying for me.

My husband forced me to go through chemo and radiation; the doctors told me that I should stop taking the vitamins, etc. because they didn't know the "contra-indications" of the vitamins.  I told the doctors that I was going to take them anyway.  At the end of the chemo and radiation for the colo-rectal cancer, one of the Physician's Assistants told me, "We don't know what you're doing but keep it up for another month!"

I had been told that I would be able to work for the first week of chemo/radiation but that I would probably want to take off the rest of the time (a month as well as the recuperation period, another six weeks).  I worked the whole time and felt great, thanks to Dr. Privitera and "Beating Cancer With Nutrition."

I could go on about how the doctor who looked after the breast cancers wanted me to under-go chemo/radiation for the breast cancers and I told him "NO DEAL!"  I also told him "NO DEAL" to any drugs in lieu of chemo/radiation.  Five years later, he told me that I was his rebel but that I was right!

"Beating Cancer with Nutrition" is the best reference book anyone can buy!  It is a hands-on approach to nutrition that is easy to read.  Keep a highlighter on hand as you read, along with a pen, so that you can make notes to yourself in the margins.  Read it again as one will always find something that was over-looked the first time through.  It is empowering to know that you can do something for yourself!  It is further empowering to be strong and finish the chemo/radiation feeling great!  It is empowering to tell the M.D.s that they are wrong and that you are not subjecting yourself to slash, burn and poison (surgery, radiation, and chemo).

As Quillin points out, don't stop whatever your cancer doctor is putting you through but educate yourself.  Chemo therapy destroys the immune system.  Doctors will tell you that IF the cancer returns, it will be worse.  Sure, because the immune system was destroyed the first time.  "Beating Cancer With Nutrition" tells one how to keep the immune system strong so that if cancer should return, it can be be beaten.
3861257
I am a cancer patient.  TOUCH, CARING & CANCER is a wonderful DVD.  It showed me and my husband how he could safely administer gentle massage.  Both our shared experience of touch (he giving me the massage & me receiving) and the enormous muscle tension/ pain relief I experienced from the massages have been remarkable.  I am now 10 weeks post surgery and am done with chemo & radiation.  The gentle massages my husband continues to provide keep my moral positive and have strengthed our relationship.
459414
This is great for working on my balance--something greatly affected by chemo.  It's a good size and was a good price.
4853409
I purchased this for my boyfriend, who has Stage IV recurrent colorectal cancer and is on chemotherapy indefinitely. His chemo regimen included oxaliplatin, which is well known in the CRC community for painful sensitivity to cold and neuropathy. The large orange one, when worn over an undershirt beneath clothing and coat, lasts about 2 hours in 40F weather; the green pocket sized hand warmers last about the same when carried in pants pockets. If they hadn't come with the set, we wouldn't have purchased the round ones. The doctor who oversees his treatment was skeptical until we brought them in and showed them to him. They don't get too hot for someone who has neuropathy, they're easy to "snap" and recharge just as advertised.
2458937
My wife was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma last January. She is now in remission and we would like to keep it that way. Essentia was one of the few bottled waters on the market with an Alkaline content of 9.5. The higher the alkaline in the water, the better, Especially for cancer patients. So we are pleased so far. We order the 1.5 liter bottles and pay about $28.75 per 12 bottles for each order. Its expensive but if it helps keeps the cancer away, it is well worth it. This recommendation was provided to us by the Cancer fighters organization. I will update this again next year.
1512443
Cancer, Diabetes, Aids, heart attack, stroke, High blood pressure, Alzheimers, and many other debilitating diseases that are sending many persons to their graves; especially after further poisining of their immune  systems with chemotherapy, can now be healed if they can get the  connection.