I would like to get her books (preferably not about cancer.) Do you have any suggestions for lighthearted books, books about sisters, or just good books in general? She's in her 60s, but very young at heart. Also other suggestions about what else to put in the basket are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your help.
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I would want action, adventure books from another time, but she may like romance novels. You know what she likes. The key is to take her mind some other place and time while she is going through chemo. There is always a down time of feeling poorly. She won't feel like doing much. I would look for escape into a good book myself. Eventually, if all goes well, she will regain her strength and motivation to be more active. Good videos/DVD's with hopeful, happy endings would also be good for the times she is at home recovering from each round of chemo. Of course much of this depends on what type of cancer and what type of chemo she is facing. There are scores of cancers and hundreds of different chemotherapy regimens. We don't know how difficult her situation may be. Another thought might be puzzle books if she likes those, but I would keep it light - very light - - certainly nothing about cancer.
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Here are some ideas, and do consider asking your sister if she would like a chemo angel.
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Belw are some gift basket ideas
http://www.chemoangels.net/Angels%20Corner/Sub%20Folders/gift_basket.htm