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Chemo Must-Haves I Actually Used (and Re-bought)
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items I’m going through chemo and these are the things I actually used (and re-bought) across the whole treatment period — not just infusion days. This list includes infusion-day essentials, nausea + hydration helpers, skin/mouth comfort, and small upgrade...
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Infusion Day Essentials (Bring to the Hospital)
Days 3–4 Crash (At-Home Essentials)
Day-to-Day Chemo Essentials
Infusion Day Essentials (Bring to the Hospital)
These are the things I always packed for infusion day to stay comfortable, hydrated, and fed during long hours at the hospital.
A simple, good sized water bottle easy to refill. You need to drink water and lots of it.
Stanley Quick Flip GO 36oz Water Bottle
You need something to bring safe food with you like eggs, wraps, biscuits.
Tupperware Lunch-It 2-Lunch Box Set 550ml
Do not forget your pods, they are your friends
Apple AirPods 2 w/ Charging Case - White
Days 3–4 Crash (At-Home Essentials)
Days 1–2 after infusion were usually okay, days 3–4 were the hardest: fatigue, sweating, lots of sleep, and zero energy. Electrolytes, boiled eggs, and creamy soups helped.
This makes hot soup in 30 minutes. You just put veggies and water and it does the rest.
Tefal Perfectmix Cook Blender & Soup Maker 2L
Because i was taking steroids as premedication i was sweating a lot, i lost a lot of salts and felt really tired. A tablet a day gave me energy and hydration back to my body. Always check with your oncologist when adding new suplements to your diet.
Effer-Hydrate
Or if you prefer capsules, this are a good option. Remeber to check with your oncologist before adding anything new to your diet.
Vitassium, Electrolyte Capsules, Size "00", 100 Vegan Capsules
Day-to-Day Chemo Essentials
These are my day-to-day chemo essentials for staying comfortable at home — skincare, shower basics, and cozy clothes for low-energy days.
This is a classic and a bottle lasts for ages. Your body will get dry skin as well, this is a very gentle cleanser that will not strip your skin. You can even use it for your face to get makeup off.
Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil
M&S pj were my go to. They dry quick and are super confy.
Pure Cotton Printed Pyjama Set
You will get pimples from chemo or at least i did. Pimple patches helped, i liked these because they also have one jumbo that fits my entire chin.
Mighty patch
oils work well, i use this Balance Me one for my hands before bed as it has a nice plant smell and relaxes me.
Body Oils
You need basic hydration for you skin, nothing complicated. This worked like a charm for me.
Belief Aqua Bomb
Yes, you still need shampoo for your scalp. The scalp is more exposed now and we keep it clean
Gentle Hydrating Shampoo