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Cancer patient must have products- what to buy a cancer patient

As a Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, I have been asked by countless friends what they should buy friends with cancer. I have over the past 7 years compiled the ultimate cancer patient care package list. This is not taken lightly how much each of these products can help someone's experience for the better.

Sections

Relief for the body

Books for the mind

Comfort

For chemo days

Journaling

Relief for the body

These items offer relief to your body post-surgery, chemo or radiation.

If you have a port, this is game changer. My port gave me issues and the scar still does, wearing these will create a comfortable buffer between your sensitive skin and a strap.

Wuronsa 2 Pack Pacemaker Port Pillow Bra Strap

An essential for anyone who has surgery or a port. This offers relief from the very harsh and tight seatbelt.

Pozico Post-Surgery Seatbelt Pillow (Light Green)

This is one of those silly items that actually give relief. For puffiness and soreness in your face, I used to use this daily after surgeries and chemo/radiation days. It really feels cool.

ESARORA Ice Roller for Face & Eye Care

Migraine relief comfort

Migraine Relief Cap Ice Head Wrap Hat

Books for the mind

Sometimes reading just helps. I read hundreds of books during treatment, but these are just great for while you are sick and the years following. They will help guide your mind and your choices when things seem overwhelming.

Anti-inflammatory diet is not just good for your body when you are sick, this cookbook is a great resource.

What to Eat During Cancer Treatment

Really interesting take on illness, DNA and beliefs.

The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition

Amazing, a book that explains everything the “yoga” folk lie about meditation to you. Only trust real doctors for actual advice, this doctor is amazing and this book will really help you.

Meditation Is Not What You Think: Mindfulness

This book is helping me in my post-cancer life. I have a breathing disease and chronic pain from surgeries and this book truly helps ground me.

Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition)

Comfort

Comforting things for your body for chemo days, post-surgery days and honestly just for the days you recover at home.

Bring these sleepers in your chemo bag, you will thank me later.

Donpapa Womens Memory Foam Fluffy House Slippers

A cozy as heck robe that you will want to wear all the time.

Richie House Women's Plush Fleece Bathrobe

On chemo days, you will want this. Furry, fuzzy, warm and cozy.

Amazon Essentials Women's Sherpa Fleece Jacket

Super comfortable pajamas, I lived in these during the day also. You'll have days you don't want to wear clothing.

Lonxu Silk Satin Women's Pajama Sets XS-3XL

For those that want comfort for night and day when feeling sick but want shorts and short sleeves

SWOMOG Womens Silk Satin Pajamas Set

For chemo days

Chemo days are long, you feel like crap and you usually are freezing. These products need to be in your chemo bag, and yes, you need a chemo bag- I included my favorite one I used.

These are bluetooth headphones that you can fall asleep with on. Highly, highly recommend.

Perytong Sleep Headphones, Bluetooth Headband

Ginger chews are an absolute must on chemo days.

GIN GINS Original Chewy Ginger Candy, 1 lb Bag

You will want these in the freezer for after chemo. Your mouth will be sore and possibly have sores and you need electrolytes. These are essential.

POWERADE Sports Freezer Bars, 45 Total

Journaling

Most of us going through treatment don't want to burden others and honestly no one understands that hasn't been through it. So journaling will help get through the emotions you go through, practicing gratitude actually helps the mindset.

Blank, simple and beautiful journal to write anything daily.

Gratitude Journal: 120 Page Daily Self-Care

A unique journal with daily prompts for gratitude and abundance writing.

Daily Gratitude & Abundance Journal, 100+ days

This journal gives self care ideas, gratitude prompts and has a daily check list on how you are feeling.

Gratitude & Self Care 60-Day Prompted Journal