It is hard enough coping with the worry of the coronavirus pandemic COD-19 but add to that a cancer diagnosis it would be devastating. Today’s order of a Kit for Cancer case reminded us of the extreme danger cancer patients are being put through. The worry of appointments, surgery, hospital visits, transport, medication, essential shopping and …
It’s very important to keep track of the details along the way including side effects, medications and dosages that your medical teams advise. Record your toilet stops, your temperature that you need to take morning and night and any questions you need to ask your medical team. We’ve popped a journal in our Kit for …
The coronavirus outbreak may be especially worrisome for those living with cancer putting them at higher risk for the severe form of COVID-19. It is important that patients and their caregivers take precautions to lower their risk. Many people find it hard to ask for help. Offering to shop for groceries and pick up prescriptions would …
Reusable grocery shopping bags are great for the environment they can harbour multiple harmful bacteria and E.coli. Your body will not be able to fight germs off as well as it normally would while you are going through chemotherapy putting cancer patients at higher risk of serious and even life-threatening problems. Shopping bags used for meats, produce, and …
Your normal human body temperature is usually at its lowest in the early hours of the morning and highest in mid afternoon. but generally, remains around 36.5°C to 37°C. Having a fever means your body temperature is higher than normal. Something inside your body, such as an infection, has caused your temperature to rise. Some …
With the added worry of influenza and now Coronavirus (COVID-19), hand washing and hand sanitising becomes so vitally important. No one wants their immune system compromised. All this frequent hand washing and hand sanitising can leave your hands cracked and dry. Give your hands some extra love and keep those hands moisturised. For lymphoedema sufferers moisturising and skincare is extremely important …
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. This year the International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme is #EachforEqual. An equal world is an enabled world. Our individual actions, conversations, behaviors and …
March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month and this year, the Australasian Lymphology Association is highlighting the signs of lymphoedema so that people, particularly those at higher risk such as resulting from treatment for cancer, know what to look for and when to seek early intervention. Lymphoedema is a chronic condition, with one in every 6,000 people living …
On these wet days wth slippery pavements, as in Melbourne today, staying upright can be no easy feat. It is important for cancer patients to be constantly aware of the dangers of slippery surfaces and to learn to walk safely especially on wet footpaths and slippery paving/tiles. Avoid shoes and sandals with smooth soles and …
No kit for Cancer case is complete without our special card. “You’re awesome #fact”. We think it’s just a perfect way to make a patient’s day a little bit brighter. You just tell us your greeting and we will pop it inside. #card #greetings #youareawesome #greeting #cancer #cancerpatient #kitforcancer #TheKitFoundation
