Problem

Chemo Comfort kits give patients the tools to cope with day to day needs from the beginning. A patient can start out with the right toothpaste and a comfy sleep cap and not spend time and effort trying to work that out. At a time when you are coping with a life threatening event, toothpaste seems pretty far down on the list. Yet, the proper tools to cope with this experience make a world of difference.

The Gift

This gift will provide a cancer patient with a Chemo Comfort kit. In the kit are products to manage the side effects of chemotherapy such as a specific toothpaste, toothbrush and mouthwash to help cope with mouthsores. Also included in the kit are teas and other products to help with nausea; a sleep cap, satin pillowcase and socks for hair loss, warmth and comfort; a journal, meditation CD, book and "Anne Mari'es Helpful Hints" to empower and guide the patient through this experience.