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The
world is at war for the following reasons:
Racial
Political
Religious
Cultural
But there is one
war…
One battle where we all become
EQUAL…
THE
WAR AGAINST CANCER…
TOGETHER WE
CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Maiden Flight is committed to reaching
across the globe to touch the hearts and lives of those who are in
this battle. Our prayer is that every person whose life has been
personally touched by cancer or knows someone who has been touched
by cancer will give one dollar to support the many people who are in
the battle.
Currently we are working with the
following cancer hospitals and hospice centers to reach those truly
in need: Liliana de Lima - International Association of
Hospice and Palliative Care, UCLA Norris Cancer Center, Cedars
Sinai-Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Dr Sergio Conti
– La Frontera Hospice Center, Tijuana, Mexico, Dr. Suresh Kumar –
Institute of Palliative Medicine, Kerala, India, and Dr. Franco De
Conno – National Cancer Institute (Istituto Nazional dei Tumori).
We have plans to expand but need your help…
Please join us by
giving and by spreading the word of this joint effort around the
globe.
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passing it on to your friends and family.
TOP 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
DURING CANCER TREATMENT
When going
through cancer treatment, there are medical supplies that
make life a little easier. In these top picks I look at the
most needed things needed during cancer treatment. I have
personally used these items in my own care or as a caregiver
of patients with cancer.
1) Shower
Chairs - A must for patients with fatigue! You would be surprised how much energy it takes to stand up in the shower
for 10 minutes, or sit up in a bath tub when you are
fatigued. Shower chairs make bathing easy and
take very
little energy from the patient. If you or your loved one is
experiencing fatigue from cancer treatment, this is a must
have item.
2)
Blanket Support - Recommended for Sensitive Skin From
Radiation Therapy. When areas of the body are treated with
therapy, the skin can become very sensitive. Sometimes even
blankets are irritating. This device will hold the blanket
away from the skin - just enough to keep the warmth of the
blanket. I highly recommend this item!
3)
Inflatable Shampoo Basin -
This is a
great product, lightweight and easy to use. The basin is
comfortable for patients and stores away quickly and easily.
4) Disposable Wipes -
When a patient is
fatigued, vomiting, has diarrhea, disposable wipes are
necessary. From experience I learned to buy them in bulk.
5)
Pill Pulverizer - The Pill Pulverizer allows pills to be
crushed easily, then to put on liquid. This is great for one
who has difficulty swallowing. I also recommend it for
patients who take many pills at once who are having
difficulty swallowing them at once or consecutively. Also
great for radiation patients who have dry mouth, as it is
sometimes difficult to swallow pills with dry mouth. Be sure
to check with your physician before crushing pills, as it
can sometimes alter their effectiveness.
6)
Nosey Cups - I love 'Nosey Cups'.! They allow drinking
while laying down. You don't have to be in upright position!
They have area cut out to make room for the nose! Great for
children too!
7) Bed
Tray - This is a must have item! A bed tray gives
versatility to a patient who is in bed. The tray allows room
for drinking, or to read a magazine, have a laptop in bed,
with hands propped. It even has a nice size game playing
space.
8) No Rinse Personal Care
- Sometimes
fatigue is so severe, it is just too tiring to bathe. Or,
surgery doesn't allow bathing yet. This soap doesn't require
rinsing. This is something handy to have around.
9) Good 'N Bed Adjustable Wedge
10) Deluxe Composite Commode
- Diarrhea and nausea are both side effects of chemotherapy.
Many times there is such an urgency that the patient may not
make it to the restroom. Having a bedside commode makes it
much easier. I once was a caregiver to a friend who was very
self conscious to use a bedside commode, so she never used
it. Her husband then hung a sheet from the ceiling around
the commode for her privacy. I think making a private area
around the commode makes it easier for the patient and is
less embarrassing.
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