In addition to cards for cancer patients, this range includes thank you cards for caregivers, cards of encouragement for caregivers, and congratulations for a patient nearing the end of their chemotherapy treatments. You'll also find cards designed for children, pre-teens and teenagers who are fighting cancer, and there are cards celebrating survival anniversaries.

The cards are available at the CorrieWeb Store at GCU, a service with two options for sending cards - you can either have the card delivered to you so that you can include your own handwritten message, or the card can be mailed directly to the recipient. All inside verses are fully customizable; you can designate a future mailing date if you wish; and since the cards are printed on-demand, there's no waste - which is better for the environment.

New card designs are added frequently.

See the Full Selection of Designs

Another feature of the range is a selection of designs just for cancer patients themselves. While patients and their families appreciate phone calls and emails, it can be emotionally draining and exhausting to keep repeating the same information to well-wishers over and over again. These humorous cards are meant to be used as 'health updates' - the information can be entered during the card selection process at GCU, then any number of cards can be ordered and send directly to the members of your support network so you can keep in touch while at the same time conserving your energies.

A tip for supporters: if you're sending a card to a cancer patient, include a pre-paid phone calling card (often a major benefit for those who are hospitalized, undergoing treatments, or who are caregiving a patient), or gift certificates for gas, retail stores, restaurants (that deliver), movies, DVD rentals - especially items that can be purchased on-line.

Cards Especially for Patient & Family

Cards Especially for Children & Parents

Acancer diagnosis involves the whole family, not just the patient, never more so when it comes to children with leukemia or other forms of cancer. The cards for children, teens and tweens provide positive messages addressing their unique needs and concerns. Parents of children facing treatments and surgery also need all the support they can get, and there are encouraging cards designed to let them know you care and want to help in any way you can. Don't forget to include a pre-paid phone card - a thoughtful gift that will be appreciated.

More Cancer Related Cards at GCU

The CorrieWeb Store at CafePress has also added humorous designs for cancer patients to merchandise such as T-shirts and mugs in Health and Wellness World. Gift certificates are available as well.

CorrieWeb Store at CafePress

1Don't wait to be asked - volunteer! Many people with cancer or other illnesses are uncomfortable asking for help. Of course, you should ask permission before doing something like mowing the lawn or cleaning out the refrigerator, but don't be afraid to say, "I'm here to help... what can I do?"


2If there are children in the family, volunteer to take them for a night before a scheduled surgery or after surgery, or at any time during radiation/chemo treatments or during the recovery and healing process. Moms and dads will be grateful for the opportunity to have a little quiet time for themselves.


3Volunteer to do the laundry, run errands like picking up prescriptions, take kids to baseball practice or ballet class, make meals that can be frozen and re-heated (be careful of dietary restrictions like allergies - if you're not sure, ask). In the latter case, be aware that chemo will usually leave a person experiencing nausea, mouth sores and food aversions, so include friendly snacks like homemade broth, plain muffins, sugar cookies, plain crackers or breadsticks.


4Ask permission before visiting, and don't be offended if you're asked to come another time. When you do visit, the old axiom of "listen twice as much as you talk" applies. Listen to your friend, let them vent, and if they cry, offer tissues and comfort, not platitudes. When you do talk to them, don't relate horror stories - remain focused on the positive. Above all, just be there. Contact is critical.


5Don't stop supporting your loved one when remission has been achieved. Cancer changes a person, and it can be incredibly difficult to return to a "normal" life after undergoing such a traumatic experience. Don't expect them to just "get on with it." Remain supportive, not critical. Keep calling, sending cards, visiting... take them out to lunch or shopping. Stay connected.


6Other great ideas: treat the person to a spa day or a massage before surgery, or after chemo/radiation treatments are done; offer to accompany them to yoga classes (deep breathing techniques can help with pain management and nausea control, and gently stretching the muscles prevents atrophy); knit a hat, a pair of warm socks, or a cozy blanket (chemo patients are often cold); if your company permits, transfer some vacation days to a colleague with cancer so they can go away for a week before commencing treatment.


7Caregivers need support, too. Don't forget about the patient's primary caregiver, often a family member like a husband or wife. Volunteer to learn about any necessary medical procedures that are done at home, so you can offer to give the caregiver a day off. Phone weekly to ask how they're doing, send a card or practical gift like a gift certificate for gas (this can be a big expense if the treatment center is far from home), or just be there to listen when it's needed.