Comforting a cancer patient: Gift cards and casseroles may not be welcomed, but there are thoughtful ways to express care

Comforting a cancer patient: Gift cards and casseroles may not be welcomed, but there are thoughtful ways to express care

On top of dealing with what may be painful and stressful medical treatment, cancer patients sometimes find themselves befuddled and burdened by awkward gifts or gestures from friends and family members. Loved ones may fumble while trying to express care, like by sending meats and cheeses to a vegan patient or gift cards that are difficult to redeem. But being mindful of a patient’s needs can help guide the gift giver. Ray Scott had never imagine…