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Chemo Essentials!
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items Chemo days aren’t easy, but a few comfort items make a big difference. Here’s my go-to list of what I actually use—from cozy must-haves to things that help me stay hydrated, sane, and a little more like me. Whether you’re starting treatment or suppor...
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Snacks
What to wear
Accessories
Tech/Entertainment
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Snacks
My favorite snack to take to treatment!
Chomps: 100% Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Sticks | Paleo, Whole30
Great protein bar to eat before my infusion that makes me feel so much better after. I used to not eat anything before and my stomach would hurt so bad and this absolutely changed that!
Chocolate Deluxe Protein Bar
What to wear
These gownies are ESSENTIAL if you have a port. The flaps open to give your nurse easy access and you don’t have to overstretch your own clothing to accommodate the port!
Gownies™
Best shoes to slide on and off before, during, and after chemo!
Stylish clogs for women| shop online at BIRKENSTOCK.com
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A fleece zip up is a must have. Quarter zips and hoodies won’t work if you have a port. You’ll have to keep taking off and putting it back on. And if you have hoy flashes like me it will be a nightmare… trust me!!
Zip Up Hoodie
Accessories
This eye mask is perfect because the lighting at the cancer center is so bright and this not only helps block it out but the weight of it helps me to really relax and deeply sleep!
Nodpod™ The Weighted Blanket for Your Eyes - nodpod
I love this bag! I got it customized with my name and it holds everything I need when I go to treatment! So easy to clean and you can close the color combos that fit your vibe :)
Boat and Tote®, Zip-Top - L.L.Bean
A beanie is an absolute necessity if you’re a baldie like me ;)
Beanies | Coal Headwear - Crafted For Adventure Seekers
They normally give me a plastic bottle of water at my infusions but I can only drink water with Ice so I’ll take my own and keep my tumbler with me. Mine in the pink one :)
YETI Rambler 30 oz Tumbler With MagSlider Lid
Tech/Entertainment
A must have for me because I’m always either on a ft call during treatment or watching some tv/listening to a podcast/music/etc
AirPods Pro 2 - Apple
If I do end up doing anything, it’s read. I love taking my kindle with me to get some reading done and have some entertainment!
Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation
Personal
Splurge on a nice hand lotion to take away all the other gross smells and associations of chemo!
Immortelle Anti-Aging Shea Hand Lotion - L'Occitane
I NEED these in order to sleep well at chemo. I personally have the all silicone ones and they’re pretty comfortable and block the noise out.
Your life, your volume – Loop America – Loop US
My squish pillow always comes with me! Adds extra comfort when I sleep. Trust me… it’s worth it!!
Squishmallows 16" Austin The Avocado Plush