Oncology gift guide

It’s time for my second annual oncology gift guide! (Or, a convenient excuse to do a little online browsing).

For oncology nurses:

How about a charming personalized nursing Christmas tree ornament?
Or a slightly more edgy Betty Boop one which says ‘Nurses are here to save your butt, not kiss it’ for the more burnt out nurses in your life?
So cute jewelry box in the shape of a nurse’s hat that plays ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.

For oncologists:

For the religious among us, maybe they would like a book about the great and ancient physician St. Luke for Christmas.
Or a cook neuron silk tie (bought my husband one of their ties last year, amazing quality!).
This would be a nice addition to a waiting room or exam room — a painting made by the artist while she was undergoing chemotherapy. Bright, vibrant and hopeful is how I would describe it.

For research staff:

A handmade shawl, the proceeds of which go to the American Cancer Society.
Cancer means crab, right? So, how about a crab-shaped collectible box?
Totally gorgeous wooden (ash) rolodex card separators - you can custom order one if you don’t like this one.

For oncology patients:

A simply lovely necklace which can hold the inspirational saying of your choice and includes a cancer ribbon and gemstone.
Handmade crocheted hat, provides lots of coverage.
Super rich and moisturizing lotion.
I have a patient who swears that dark chocolate keeps his platelets up while he is on chemotherapy. In that vein, how about some vegan, handmade, small batch dark chocolates to enjoy?