4 best gifts for men undergoing chemo or radiation theraphy

Dr. Singhal’s Top Gift Ideas To Give To Men Undergoing Chemotherapy

From the instant we learn that someone we know or care about has been diagnosed with cancer, the first thing that comes to mind is a desire to help them. We want to do something, anything for them, and most of all, to let them know that they aren’t going to fight this battle on their own.

Newly Diagnosed Loved Ones Need You To Show Them You Care

When you have a friend or loved one who is going through cancer treatment, whether it be chemo or radiation, you certainly have the desire to help them in whatever way you can. But it’s hard to know what to do to encourage them during such a difficult time. Many of the gifts we buy just don’t seem right, and you want to send a gift that will make a difference and encourage. If you’re thinking about gift ideas for cancer patients, or you want to make the treatment process easier for someone, we’ve come up with some fabulous and practical gift ideas for chemo patients.

Men Prefer Useful Gifts

Cancer can be terrifying, exhausting, and isolating—and so can chemotherapy. So, if you have a loved one who is going through chemo, it’s expected that you’d want to do everything you can to help them through the process. While just being there is crucial, you may be searching for other ways to help, from running their errands to buying them something—anything—that will make life easier right now. 

Men are more prone to prefer useful gifts over, for example, beautiful but useless objects. Why not gift them with our Radiation Therapy Bundle with products selected especially for newly diagnosed loved ones.

Show Your Loved Ones That You Care

“What can I do to help?” Cancer caregivers - family and friends of cancer patients - want to provide meaningful support but oftentimes are at a loss for what to say or do. In fact, there are a lot of diverse things you can do to help your loved one through chemotherapy and other treatments like radiation. For instance, greeting cards and flowers can be a great way to help brighten a patient’s day. However, many people have asked us how can they do more. We at Hope & Beauty like the idea of putting together these bundles, to show your thinking of him or her. Try out our Chemotherapy Bundle. It includes:

• Facial Care: Cleure Cleanser

• Treatment: Lindi Cooler Pads

• Nail Care: Karma 7 in 1 Elixir

• Hydrate/Treat Body: Lindi Soothing Balm

Choosing The Right Gift Is Not An Easy Task

“When you're going through this, the support and little gestures from your friends and family really do mean the world to you,” says Dr. Singhal. “There’s so much going on in a patient’s world that it’s nice to let them know you’re thinking of them,” she adds.

Of course, everyone is different and you know your loved one best. When a loved one gets cancer, it's hard to find the right words to say, let alone the right things to give to them during this time. The gifts ideas below are all designed to make the cancer experience easier for everyone involved, no matter what type of cancer the patient is faced with. Cancer isn't in any of our plans. But when it happens, it's very helpful to have something that lets us start planning for how to get rid of it. There are a few different products currently on the market that can help. Dr. Shyamali Singhal recommends Men’s Basic Bundle, a bundle of products she picked for men undergoing chemo. Inside you will find: 

• Shampoo & Condition: Alra Mild Conditioning Shampoo

• Face/Body Cleanser: Hale & Hush Quiet Wash                  

• Body Moisturizer: PCA Body Therapy

• Facial Moisturizer/Sun Protection: PCA Protecting Hydrator SPF 30

• Deodorant: Alra

Small Signs Of Care Can Mean A Lot

When you find out someone you love has cancer, you won't always know exactly what to say or do to make their experience easier. Giving a thoughtful gift is one of the many ways you can show support to a loved one going through cancer treatment. The simplest of gestures can often speak volumes. Many times, cancer patients are so occupied with treatment that life's little pleasures get left to the wayside. Having something positive to look forward to is a great motivator for cancer patients to get through treatment. Men are no exception to this rule. Fighting cancer is hopefully the toughest battle a man ever faces. This Sensitivity/Redness - Calming Bundle is a perfect gift for a man undergoing chemotherapy, and struggling with its side-effects to the skin. It includes:

• Cleanse: PCA Creamy Cleanser

• Tone: PCA Hydrating Toner Spray 

• Treat: PCA Dual Action Redness Relief

• Treat: Clinicalm 1%

• Protect: PCA Sheer Tint Broad Spectrum