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  • Posted on: Sep 28, 2009 05:17 pm
MT PLEASANT, SC
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 159
marie317 wrote:

Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a swap site on the internet that is primarily for people who are looking for items such as "chemo" caps that others might have and no longer need?


Diagnosis: 6/2/2009, IDC, 1cm, Grade 1, 0/3 nodes
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AzKim
Az
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 122
Sep 29, 2009 04:14 pm AzKim wrote:

I've never heard of anything like this,.but,.what a great idea!!!


Diagnosis: 12/27/2007, ILC, 6cm+, Stage IIIa, Grade 3, 25/28 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
kfinnigan
Lincoln, CA
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 986
Sep 29, 2009 04:21 pm kfinnigan wrote:

check with your local American Cancer Society and ask, I've heard of donated items.  Also in our chemo room, there was a box of donated items.  Good luck!

Kari - Dx 7/7/2008, ILC, Stage III, 16/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
dlb823
CA
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,505
Sep 29, 2009 04:34 pm dlb823 wrote: Hi, Marie ~  Not sure if you're just after a chemo cap for yourself (do you mean the Penguin cold cap? or just cute head coverings to wear?) or thinking about starting some kind of service, but I don't think anyone's doing it now -- at least not on a national level.  But Kari is right about the ACS.  They get donated brand new cosmetics that they give away during their Look Good Feel Better classes -- a nice treat and great pick me up when you're going through chemo.  They also gave out free wigs at my class and that others have reported getting by contacting their local ACS office.    Deanna 
"The soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears" Native American proverb
Diagnosis: 2/1/2008, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/16 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
SoCalLisa
San Diego, CA
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,546
Sep 29, 2009 05:17 pm SoCalLisa wrote:

I know--- purplemb--- has a swap for unused breast forms...

check under reconstruction alternatives or click on her name

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance
Kathy16
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 125
Oct 1, 2009 08:44 am Kathy16 wrote:

I don't know a site, but you might want to check with your oncology office's nurses/social worker. I have a wig I didn't like (bought another) and some other things to donate.

Also - if you just finished chemo and have drugs you don't need anymore (like Zofran, etc.) you also might ask Onc's office. I asked at my very last chemo if I could donate any of my drugs once I finished and felt better (the doctor was generous and wrote large scripts & I didn't want to throw them out). She said as long as they knew the patient and it came to their office in the orig. bottle they would dole it out in special envelopes they had in their office. Nurse said a lot of people can't afford the drugs and don't have coverage plan. Those drugs helped me so much and I could only think of the people who didn't have a prescription plan and couldn't afford the best of the anti-nausea drugs, etc. So, you never know what can be donated or help someone else!


Diagnosis: 5/12/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 3/16 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2-
Bayyyy
NJ
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,424
Oct 1, 2009 09:08 am Bayyyy wrote:

I think it's great idea too. I wonder if we can have a swap thread here? I have 2 new in package medical bras that are just sitting around. I'd love to pass them along to someone!

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for~Allan K. Chalmers
Sherri_V
Lake Kiowa, TX
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 130
Oct 19, 2009 08:58 am Sherri_V wrote:

Yes, that would be a great idea.  I've pretty much decided that I won't use a wig because, with all of the other expenses, I just cannot justify the cost.  However, once my hair falls out - maybe I will change my mind.  It would be nice to have an option without going into further debt!

Sherri


Diagnosis: 10/9/2009, 2cm
Toddy
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2
Dec 3, 2009 01:57 pm Toddy wrote:

It is a great idea if you are talking about penguin Cold Caps I am pretty sure you can only rent them. In New Zealand you can get them from www.penguincoldcaps.co.nz In New Zealand you can rent them as a complete kit ready to use.

Best of luck

Todd
marie317
MT PLEASANT, SC
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 159
Dec 30, 2009 02:34 pm marie317 wrote:

Hi everyone.

I decided to start a Yahoo group for this kind of stuff.  Here is the link:

CancerConnections-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 

THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY IS DOING THE SAME THING OVER AND OVER AND EXPECTING DIFFERENT RESULTS - BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Diagnosis: 6/2/2009, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
gfbaker
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 60
Dec 30, 2009 04:03 pm gfbaker wrote:

Sherri,

You should contact American Cancer Society for the Look Good Feel Better program; they have free wigs. Also check with your local cancer centers. Mine in Portland, OR had free wigs at their "appearance center" which sold hats, scarves, etc. You could also maybe call a wig store and see if they have anything they would donate, you never know. Even though I lost my hair in the summer and didn't need the wig for warmth, just looking like everyone else made me feel better. May your treatment be quick and as easy as possible.

Gayle


Diagnosis: 5/6/2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 3, 1/13 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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