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It was really incredible, the travel public relations specialist tells SELF.
Ahead of my surgery, she sent me a cookbook with recipes for cancer patients.
This award-winning book comes recommended by Rachel Tavel, who watched her dad go through cancer and chemotherapy.
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Your skin gets extremely dry from chemotherapy, Rafte says.
This particular book is filled with intricate fairytale scenes and boasts over 5,000 five-star reviews on Amazon.
For something different, theres areverse coloring bookof unfinished watercolors for them to outline.
Many of these companies (including theSELF Certified Home Chef) offer low-effort, oven-ready dishes as well.
This notebook has a beautiful cover that can be personalized with their name or a special quote.
Its also fragrance-free, and thousands of Amazon reviewers love the way it gently soothes dry skin.
Keep your loved one cozy with a pair ofslippers.
I received beagle-themed slippers, which I wore to every treatment, Mannion says.
They kept me warm and reminded me of home and my puppy.
I always looked forward to putting them on while preparing for the treatment ahead.
After every treatment, I would move a stone from one bowl to another, she says.
This helped me visualize a complete treatment, and being that much closer to the end of chemo.
Having a consistent delivery to look forward to the day after treatment boosted my mood each time.
The company also offersnext-day deliveryfor some bouquets.
My amazing work friends got me a beautiful pure silksleep maskandlavender pillow spray, Montejo says.
For a less expensive but still high-quality pick, tryBrooklinens Mulberry Silk Eye Mask.
One gift she appreciated during her treatments waslip balmto help with dryness.
Aquaphors signature moisturizing lip balm seals in moisture and prevents chapping.
This cuteBaggu Duck Bagis roomy enough to hold a laptop, sweater, water bottle, and more.
This North Face hat is made of a soft material woven with UPF 40+ sun protection.
It also has an adjustable drawcord, which helps keep it secure on a windy day.
Montejo says her mother bought her a subscription to the guidedmeditation appHeadspace, which she now uses regularly.
Im definitely noticing the benefits, she says.
As you might guess, its really, really cold.
Thats why Mastrippolito says a house-cleaning gift she received was amazing.
you’re free to choose alocal serviceor buy a gift card from a national company like Maid Bright.
Less expensive, but just as pretty: Adouble-sided puzzlethey can frame afterwards, complete with gold foil.
A dependable e-reader
Kindle Paperwhite (16-gb.)
A card from Pick Your Polish will give your giftee access to services at 15,000 nail salons nationwide.
It Velcros onto any seatbelt to provide extra padding and protection over tender areas.
They can dive into classics or brand new bestsellers anywhere (as long as they have headphones).
This high-end gift set includes 40 servings of tea, with 20 different flavors.
The app also has meditations and mindfulness lessons that can be helpful during the day too.
Plus, theyre fragrance-free (which is extra helpful if theyre sensitive to certain scents).
This one, called Gone Hiking, smells like pine, moss, sandalwood, and jasmine.
Infused with lavender, it also provides a calming aromatherapy experience (if theyre okay with the scent).
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