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Friend diagnosed with stage 1B esophageal cancer

Posted: May 19, 2010

Hi all,

I have a guy friend who is only 42 years old that was diagnosed with stage 1B esophageal cancer. They were able to remove the tumor and he is now going through radiation treatments 3 days a week for 4 weeks.

I would like to make up a care package to give to him, but unsure what I should put in it. I was thinking some inspirational reading material and he is a huge Led Zeppelin fan. I have also heard Ensure or Boost is something good to be taking as a supplement and have thought of some vitamins, too. But, maybe I could get him a gift card so he can just go and get what he wants, too. Not sure what else to put in...please any suggestions!

Thanks!

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friend - mt

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I'm sorry to hear about your friend's condition, but what a nice thing for you to be doing for him. I would suggest books, ITunes gift card, gas card (for all those trips to the radiation center), restaurant gift card, maybe a CD or other Led Zeppelin paraphenalia from Ebay. You could also include a donation to Relay for Life. We just had that in our community last weekend, and they were selling luminarias in memory or in honor of someone. HTH

Maybe some light reading, as well.... - Kendra

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Inspirational reading is great, but sometimes its also great to just get lost in a good story, or maybe for a man, a good men's magazine like Maxim or something. Just a thought.

Gift package - old mt

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How about some Three Stooges DVDs. Guys love them. I believe laughter is the best medicine. Also some clear soups might be good - with the radiation he probably wouldn't be able to swollow much. You are a great friend!!! I hope he has a fast and speedy recovery -he is young which bodes in his favor...

cancer - perkie

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Hope your friend recovers quickly...my father-in-law was just diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer that has spread to his femur and lymph nodes, so no surgery, may six months to a year to live. I am sooooooooo tired of cancer affecting my family. Anyway I wish a speedy recovery for your friend, and it sounds like he is lucky to have you as a friend!

cancer - Angel

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What a great friend you are, my mom had breast cancer and their taste buds disappear, I found the best kinds of gifts were just to be with them, take them to the doctor visits and just be there, that;s the greatest gift you can give someone who is scared and has to go through treatment. The best of luck to him. Inspirational reading is great, music, funny movies, hand lotion with vitamins as your skin becomes dry from tx, ensure would be great, vitamin water, soft pjs as their skin becomes dry and itchy and sensitive, hope this helps

If he's a Zeppelin fan.....sm - Scoobie Doobie

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I would get him the latest by MUSE! He probably has all the Zeps, and this band is amazing - great rock and roll! Hugs to your frined. He sounds like a really cool guy!

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