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My momโs breast cancer treatment must haves ๐
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items Going through cancer treatment can be so scary. Having a loved one going through cancer treatment can be really scary too. My mom is a breast cancer survivor! This list is made with the intention of helping those going through cancer treatment and al...
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Comfort Items ๐
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Skin and hair care ๐
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Wound Care ๐
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Dental hygiene๐
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Snacks and drinks ๐
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Teas๐
Comfort Items ๐
These products help to stay comfortable during a very uncomfortable time ๐
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When my mom began losing her hair from chemo therapy her scalp was very sensitive and tender. She recommends these silk pillow cases to ease the discomfort of hair loss as well as when her hair began to grow back ๐
Terracotta Satin Pillowcase - Kitsch - Ulta Beauty
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Another product my mom loved ! Chemo can cause chills and hot flashes so something light weight and comfortable to relax in is a must ๐
Satin Pajama Sets & Sleepwear - Victoria's Secret
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These were a staple for my mom to be comfortable and feel her best during her treatment ๐
Women's Align Leggings - Lululemon
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This was perfect to be comfortable during treatments๐
SMOOTHEZ by Aerieยฎ: Anti-Shapewear
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During chemo after my mom had lost her hair slouchy beanies were most comfortable, she says this is the perfect hair covering for hair loss๐
Cute Slouchy Beanies
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Nasal passages can get so dry during chemo itโs important to have a humidifier on hand to easy comfort ๐
Humidifiers
Skin and hair care ๐
Everything listed is unscented chemo therapy can cause severe nausea so itโs best to avoid any scented products ๐
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Chemo takes a toll on your skin and the one product my mom could count on was cetaphil to add gentle unscented moisture to face and body ๐
Cetaphil - 8.0 oz Moisturizing Lotion, Hydrating Body ... - Ulta Beauty
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Chemo takes a massive toll on your skin and for the days my mom suffered from extremely dry skin including on her eyelids, lips, and nose. This product helped her to restore that moisture and ease discomfort ๐
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant
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A staple in my momโs purse during travel for her treatment she always had this for her lips for easy on the go use ๐
Aquaphor : Lip Balms & Treatments - Target
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Honest shampoo and conditioner was the only product my mom could use to gently wash her scalp during treatment and it had a very subtle scent that didnโt cause nausea ๐
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash - The Honest Company
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For the days my mom wanted a little extra something she would use this as it provided extra moisture to her lips as well as a little color ๐๐
Lip Tints - Burt's Bees
Wound Care ๐
These products are directly recommended from my mom cancer treatment center for any open wounds or after surgery care ๐
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Gentle fragrance free non-stinging wound cleanser. Destroys germs and debris allows quick wound healing. Non-irritating. Prevents infection.๐
Vashe Wound Solution โ A Pure Hypochlorous Acid Solution
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First honey used as secondary wound care assists in healing process.๐
Mฤnuka Wound Ointment - First Honey
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Her most recommended gauze pads for wound care ๐
Large Gauze Pads, 4" x 4", 10 count | Curad Bandages Official Site
Dental hygiene๐
Chemo therapy can take a toll on everything including your mouth these products are the best to help maintain oral hygiene during such a taxing time ๐
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Tomโs soft tooth brush worked perfectly on sensitive gums. Chemotherapy can cause sensitivity to teeth and gums. Therefore itโs recommended to switch to a toothbrush with soft bristles and Tomโs soft bristle toothbrush was number one pic for my mo...
Tom's of Maine : Toothbrushes - Target
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Perfect for sensitive teeth and gums during chemo therapy
Biotene Care Toothpaste
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With chemo therapy you get mouth sores and salt water mouth rinse is very soothing for that๐
Saltwater Rinse Benefits for Oral Health and How to Make It
Snacks and drinks ๐
Thereโs very little my mom would crave or even want during her treatment but these few products were her go to !
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Helps with nausea ๐
Ginger : Gummy & Chewy Candy - Target
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This is good for inflammation in your muscles and bones caused from chemotherapy ๐
Dole 100% Pineapple Juice - 6pk/6 Fl Oz Cans - Target
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This was my momโs comfort sweet when she wanted to have a little treat ๐
Dove Chocolate - Target
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For something crunchy and salty my mom loved these and needed to add them to the list they were her go to snack ๐
Harvest Snaps - Target
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This is good for upset stomach ๐
Fage : Yogurt - Target
Teas๐
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This green tea was perfect to help give my mom a little boost in the morning ๐
Yogi Green Tea - Target
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This tea for nausea ๐
Ginger : Tea - Target
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Perfect for a upset stomach or nausea caused by chemo my mom would say even the smell of the tea was soothing ๐
Peppermint : Tea - Target