A journal by Little C
The Little Things.
Because the little things
are still the big things.
Small comforts. Practical ideas. Room to be human.
A little company for life around care.
From Little C · 2 min read
A place for the small things
The questions in the margins. The help you didn’t know how to ask for. The life happening around it all. There’s room for that here.
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Care, explained · 4 min read
Your first oncology appointment: a gentler checklist
Prepare for your first oncology appointment with a practical checklist, questions to ask, and a simple plan for notes, records, and next steps.
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The in-between · 4 min read
Waiting for biopsy results: a little plan for the in-between
Waiting for breast biopsy results? Plan how you’ll hear from your team, handle portal checking, and ask for support without interpreting the wait.
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Useful little finds · 4 min read
Thoughtful gifts that don’t come with homework
Practical gift ideas for someone with breast cancer, from everyday comforts to useful help, plus what to ask before buying food, skincare, or accessories.
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Everyday little things · 4 min read
A small home for a growing pile of medical records
Organize cancer medical records with a simple folder system, clear filenames, and a transfer checklist. Keep reports, personal notes, and paperwork easy to find.
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Your people · 4 min read
What to say when there isn’t a perfect thing to say
Find thoughtful things to say to someone with cancer, including text examples, ways to listen, and how to repair a well-meant but unhelpful comment.
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Your people · 4 min read
A meal train that actually lightens the load
Plan a helpful meal train during cancer treatment with permission, food preferences, clear delivery details, and a schedule that leaves room to change.
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Care, explained · 4 min read
A second opinion, without the awkward opening line
Prepare for a breast cancer second opinion: questions to ask, records to gather, timing to discuss, and ways to compare recommendations with your care team.
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Everyday little things · 4 min read
One update. Fewer repeat performances.
Share cancer updates on your terms with a simple message template, clear privacy boundaries, and a trusted person to help relay only what you approve.
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Little stories · 4 min read
The friend who stayed for the dishes
An original fictional story about friendship during cancer, a half-hour visit, and the kind of practical help that leaves someone’s choices intact.
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Your people · 3 min read
“Let me know” meets “here’s how”
A few words to turn a kind offer into something you can actually use. No perfect asking required.
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Everyday little things · 3 min read
One notebook less to carry (in your head)
A small home for your questions, your notes, and that thing you always remember on the way home.
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