My sister has cancer. Any suggestions for a chemotherapy gift basket?

[Janey]

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.

[Mom of 4]

Just be there for her, no gift basket is necessary.

[tinmuning]

Books are great gifts, it can keep her mind off from focusing on the treatment she's getting. If she's into novels, there are quite a number of best selling novels around, you just pick something that can catch her interest. It can also be a gift basket on a new hobby, preferably indoors since chemotherapy patients aren't recommended to go out that much as not to catch any communicable diseases. It can be on growing indoor potted plants if she's into greens or if she has an area in the house for a pocket garden. It can be a baking gift basket if she's into it (throw in a cute apron and several recipe books plus nice utensils) or an arts and crafts gift basket. The idea is to divert her attention to a new hobby and not on the fact that she's getting chemotherapy. I know that there are other ideas out there but I hope this one would help. Good luck to you and your sister.

[Janey]

Thanks for your great reply. The things you suggested are very helpful.