Its very thoughtful of you to help them! Im sure they will greatly appreciate your kindness.

Since everyone is so different and has different experiences in their treatment for oral cancer its pretty difficult to guess what they would need. Have you considered asking them? They could have already stocked up on biotene or been given alot of 'samples' from their doctor. What about a voucher to help cover the cost of their prescription medications? As far as dental products go, most OC patients will have flouride trays and use prescription flouride gel to use daily. A water pik could be very helpful but they could already have one. Maybe this person could use some help by driving them to their treatment or doctor appointments. There are all kinds of ways to help an oral cancer patient, many small things could be appreciated. Walking their dogs or offering to help them with errands are other ideas. Its very kind of you to help your church member.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile