8 REASONS TO GIFT DIGNITE CANCER CARE KIT FOR SOMEONE UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT

Dignite
Dignite Care
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3 min readFeb 15, 2018

We understand it is difficult for a patient to accept that he or she is battling cancer. We also understand that the process of planning & undergoing treatment is emotionally, physically & financially draining. There might be several priorities in a day of a cancer patient & several decisions that need to be taken daily.

There are few essentials that are useful for cancer patients undergoing treatment. They may be minor but play a large part in the overall well being of the patient.

Introducing Dignite Cancer Care Kit

The cancer care kit has been curated by the Dignite team in close coordination with healthcare experts. The kit has a range of products as listed below and each product has been chosen to help the patient through their treatment.

1. TREATMENT SCHEDULER & SYMPTOM TRACKER

This is a specialized diary designed to track doctor appointments and also comes with an inbuilt side effect tracker.

APPOINTMENT TRACKER

The appointment tracker format covers the appointment details, along with the physician advice and also space to note down questions to be asked to the physician. Asking the right questions is critical given the limited time the physician can spend.

SIDE EFFECT TRACKER

A simple side effect tracker that can objectively differential between the severity of side effects will better enable the physician to manage their treatment.

2. HOT & COLD PACK

Due to weakness in the body muscle pains are common during cancer treatment. Heat can relieve sore muscles whereas cold can relieve the pain by partly numbing the pain area.

3. SLEEP MASK

Helps the patient take a much needed nap during chemotherapy. It improves the quality of sleep and helps them relax

4. BANDANA

Hair loss is one of the most difficult side effects to deal with for cancer patients. Our very own bandana provides a great looking and comfortable head cover during hair loss for both men & women.

5. STOLE

Due to low immunity and weakness, patients tends to feel cold in AC environments in the hospital. Our soft fabric shawl helps keep them warm during treatment

6. PILL ORGANIZER WITH MEDICATION TRACKER

Dignite Pill Organizer comes with a sleek design that makes it easier to carry around when you travel. The medication tracker format helps organize the medication schedule so that the patient doesn’t miss their dose.

7. SATIN PILLOW COVER

Hair loss is one of the side effects that majority of the cancer patients face. During hair loss or during regrowth, the hair follicles are very sensitive and can easily break. Cotton which is a natural absorbent captures the moisture from these sensitive hair follicles and can break them. A satin pillow cover on the other hand helps provide a smooth surface that is comfortable for the patients and the can help the fair follicles retain moisture during the regrowth phase.

8. TRAVELER WATER BOTTLE

Since the immunity of the patient might be low it is essential to have a clean water bottle without any contaminants. A steel bottle is very useful in this case as you can rinse it with hot water. Water Bottle is a 1 liter steel bottle which is durable & sturdy. It can also be used for both hot & cold fluids.

To purchase this kit please visit — https://dignitecare.myshopify.com/

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