What can I get my friend?

You might want to check the threads about chemo. I haven't had it, but have seen a friend through numerous sessions. Tea, warm clothes, gloves were helpful to her. That might not be appropriate in your friend's case, but it was for her.

Bottom line, be there for her. Encourage her to send you out for errands, etc. I also brought along a lot of things I could read to her during chemo. Short is good. Newspaper (if she's up for that) or short stories. I had a great book by Stanley Coren about famous people's relationships w/their dogs that contained chapters about 2-3 pages in length. Because she was a dog fancier that was the ticket. 

Denver ~

One of the nicest gifts I have gotten is a pink (NOT pepto!) hat box from my daughter who ordered it from Comfort and Blessings.com. It's a gorgeous hatbox and it comes with a really cute hat, the perfect socks, a warm shoulder "cozy" and a beautiful pewter angel which I hung on my Christmas tree this year. Part of the proceeds go to breast cancer research and the items as well as the hat box were really high quality. Another great gift was a Vera Bradley quilted tote bag with multiple interior pockets that I used as my "chemo bag". It held my snacks, lotion, water, books and all of the goodies that came in my hat box!

Nico

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Nico

Your already taking her the MOST IMPORTANT thing possible...and that's yourself.    The one thing many of us have learned after being dx with breast cancer is "It cleans house".  (Meaning you find out who your friends and family really are.)  People up and disappear and they all have a million and one excuses for why they didn't call or come by.  I won't even go there...it's sad.  

You are being a awesome friend just by going there to be with her.    Anything you add to it will be great...but seriously...your presents is by far the most important.  But you did get some great idea's here...funny movies and any other distractions are always recommended.  And being a GOOD listener.  You don't have to have answers for her...but if she wants to talk and express her feelings which can be fear of what the future holds, if her cancer comes back, and I could name endless things but you get the idea.  That constant cancer cloud that hangs over her head...just listen.  Some like to talk about it and others don't so just take it as it comes. Let her lead and you will be able to tell if she wants to talk about it or not?   She is so blessed and lucky to have such a good friend.  Bless you.

Chelee