Ideas please

How about creating a book of ‘homemade’ vouchers that friends can do to make life easier - eg a friend may offer to clean house, or drive to a place, or gardening etc.

Meals frozen ones maybe 

Subscriptions to Netflix/Stan/Amazon Prime if she's a tv watcher.

Lip balm.

Massage voucher to someone who does oncology massage.

What a wonderful idea by some caring friends.
Anything to help with dry mouth ( gels from chemist/dentist), aluminium free deodorant, crossword puzzle / word find books, sorbolene moisture cream, some warm bed socks for hospital, or slip on slippers. 

Just be there for her, keep checking in on her, cry with her, this is when she will need her friends and family the most.

Wishing your friend all the best, and we are all here anytime. Xx

Understandable that she's scared but hopefully she will get to know the forum and know there's lots of support.

Beanies only if she is to lose her hair.  I didn't and was feeling guilty because everyone else did. It's a mindset that's fragile as we work  our way through it.

Take care 

She sees the oncologist and breast care nurse next week, she’s had scans this week. Not sure what her treatment plan is but pretty sure she has to have mastectomy, three tumours and node involved. Needless to say she’s pretty scared.

What a lovely idea! 

There are some links for her to take advantage of 
https://lgfb.org.au

https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/my-care-kit/

Are you aware of her treatment plan?  I didn't lose my hair so I didn't need beanies. 

Moo goo products in particular their deodorant was suggested as the armpit is sensitive after node removal. 

Some say black nail polish helps protect the nails

Take care 

Thanks Arpie that’s a great idea.

That is a lovely thing to do for your buddy.  Does she like Crossword puzzles or things like that?  Something to take her mind off things.  I found magazines better than novels - as your concentration is just shot to bits!  Take care xx All the best for your friend