A chemo care package is a thoughtful and helpful way to support cancer patients who are going through chemotherapy. So I want to share some tried and true ideas for things to include in any custom chemo care package you make for a family member, a friend, or your local cancer center. What Is A …
World Cancer Day 2022 is February 4th, so I thought I would share 15 ways you can honor and support people impacted by cancer. If you’re unfamiliar with World Cancer Day, it “was born on the 4 February 2000 at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. The Paris Charter aims …
Here are four different ways to make chemo caps as a gift for a friend or to donate to charity. You may be wondering, “What’s so different about a chemo cap that a regular hat won’t be OK too?” So before we get to the DIY chemo cap approaches, here are some key details about …
All you need for this easy DIY chemo cap is a cotton t-shirt and some t-shirt yarn. This simple chemo cap is based on the shape of a snood. Not only is this style easy to make, but it’s also fun to say. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this term, according to …
A custom chemo pump pouch is easy to create and makes a great gift for someone whose treatment includes at-home chemo infusion. While chemotherapy patients still go to hospitals and clinics to receive hours-long infusions, part of a cancer patient’s treatment may also include an small infusion pump that they take home to continue/finish their …
When you use this free pattern for a mastectomy comfort pillow with a pocket, you will provide physical and emotional comfort to someone fighting breast cancer. On February 4th, I honored World Cancer Day 2021 by outlining four simple things makers can do to support cancer patients. One of those things was sewing mastectomy pillows …
How will you take part in World Cancer Day 2021? If you’re new to this worldwide event, it’s held every year on February 4 and lead by the Union of International Cancer Control. The intention of the World Cancer Day is to raise awareness, improve education, and inspire personal and government action. The current campaign …