| Breast cancer poses a serious threat to women | | | | gift: |
| (and some men) everywhere. This form of | | | | 1. Take into account what they are going through: |
| cancer is the most common type among women. | | | | The gift you choose should be sensitive to her |
| It accounts for 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed in | | | | current physical condition. While she is no doubt a |
| women in the United States each year. It can | | | | robust person, her body is currently in a seriously |
| affect women of any age, but incidence rates | | | | compromised state. She is using all of her physical |
| increase with age. For example, women 75-79 | | | | energy to make it successfully through her |
| have an incidence rate of about 442 per 100,000 | | | | treatments while also trying to live her daily life. |
| women. | | | | That said, be sure to find a gift that takes all of |
| The Challenge of Breast Cancer | | | | this into account. Even though you may want to |
| If you know someone who has been recently | | | | encourage her to stay in good shape, for |
| diagnosed with breast cancer or who finds herself | | | | example, a workout video would not be the right |
| in the midst of battling with the disease now, the | | | | choice. However, a video on meditation or guided |
| best thing you can do for her is to offer your | | | | healing just might do the trick. |
| support. Breast cancer can really sap a woman | | | | 2. Think fun and encouragement: Focus your gift |
| physically, mentally and emotionally. While we | | | | choice on something lighthearted and fun. You do |
| must leave the physical part of the battle to her | | | | not want over-the-top humor, obviously, but |
| doctors and to her own body's natural defenses, | | | | something uplifting is a good idea. You may |
| we can definitely help uplift her spirits from a | | | | consider this woman to be one of those tough, |
| mental and emotional perspective. | | | | nothing-gets-me-down type of personalities. But, |
| The Warmth of a Well-Chosen Gift | | | | at this particular juncture in her life, she will greatly |
| What is the best way to show one's support for | | | | appreciate being uplifted by a positive, encouraging |
| a breast cancer patient? The easiest and | | | | gift. Photo albums, a book of poetry, an inspiring |
| cheapest way is with your kind words, either | | | | novel, and the like are all excellent choices. |
| written or spoken. A visit, phone call, or letter can | | | | 3. Focus on her interests: Think about what she |
| do wonders to let her know you are actively | | | | normally likes to do in her life. Your gift should |
| thinking about her on a regular basis. | | | | draw this out, but again, in a gentle way that |
| Another way to show you care is with a | | | | acknowledges her current situation. If she loves |
| well-chosen, thoughtful breast cancer gift. This | | | | travel, find a book that explores her fantasy |
| person is a survivor even as she battles her | | | | destination. Get something with lots of pictures |
| cancer, and she needs to be made to feel that | | | | and larger type, since she will likely not be in the |
| way. Whether her cancer is currently in remission | | | | right frame of mind to strain to take in a lot of |
| or is out in full force, your gift can show her that | | | | reading material at once. |
| you are supporting her in her battle. | | | | Take these 3 tips to heart as you find the |
| Coolest Breast Cancer Gift - 3 Tips | | | | coolest breast cancer gift for her. |
| Here are 3 tips for finding a cool breast cancer | | | | |