The Gift of Time

Posted December 8th, 2023

Looking for the perfect gift for a friend or loved one going through cancer treatment? It might not cost anything! In my years of caring for and talking to people with cancer, I have never heard “so-and-so gave me the nicest box of chocolates.”  They remember the kind – and often free – gestures from people, […]

Gift Giving During a Pandemic

Posted December 3rd, 2020

Finding the right gift to give a cancer patient or their loved ones can be challenging…and now let’s add a pandemic to the mix. Not only do you want to be giving the right gift, but it should also be given in a safe manner to ensure there is no spread of the COVID virus. […]

Looking for a Gift Idea? Cooking for Chemo…And After! May Fit the Bill

Posted December 6th, 2018

When I am buying a gift for someone, I try to think of something that will be useful or helpful in their life and fit with what I know about that person. When the person is going through cancer treatment, that can be a little more challenging. People often suggest a cozy blanket for treatment […]

Carolyn Vachani

How Can I Help My Friend Going Through Cancer Treatment?

Posted September 5th, 2014

Despite all the advice, there is one thing that almost all people going through cancer treatment will experience: cancer is EXPENSIVE.