More Great Chrissie Pressies

There’s nothing snugglier than a cashmere hat from Brora. 

A Bold Beanies cotton beanie is great for wearing under a thicker hat on cold winter nights.

Layer the beanie with a super warm sheepskin hood by Fuudluxe.

If your friend is having chemo she may be finding shoes and even slippers rather painful to wear. A pair of Couverture duvet socks will keep her tootsies warm around the house. 

Cashmere socks from Me & Em are lovely for wearing in bed or on the couch.

No woman can have too many scarves, especially if she’s bald. Me & Em do a dotty cashmere gauze scarf that is ideal for chemo heads. It is long enough to make into a decent turban, non-slippy and super warm. 

Zara have a striking floral print wool scarf that will glam up a simple outfit. 

Or push the boat out and buy her a vintage Hermès scarf, a gift that will become an heirloom.


Books

Anti Cancer – A New Way of Life by Dr David Servan-Schreiber. This is the definitive anti-cancer lifestyle book. Dr Servan-Schreiber presents clear, practical suggestions on what to do and what not to do to maximise one’s chances of remaining cancer-free. His advice is backed up by excellent research. I wish I’d read it twenty years ago - but then again, he only wrote it in 2007.

Your Life in Your Hands by Professor Jane Plant. A thoroughly researched book about the factors that promote breast cancer – and how best to minimise them in our lives.

Breast Cancer - Taking Control by Professor John Boyages, MD, PhD. This is a comprehensive guide to every aspect of breast cancer. It provides information about all the different types of treatments in clear language with loads of illustrations. It's and empowering book that gives all the information we need to make informed choices about our own cancer journey.