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Pre and Post Ovarian and Breast Cancer Needs
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items A few things to help prepare for treatment or during treatment, and post treatment.
If you’re post-treatment and traveling, many of these can be take-alongs, since being comfortable during recovery matters! I hope these help.
Satin pillowcases will help with scalp tenderness, should you experience this, due to hair loss.
Luxury Satin Pillowcases for Skin Set of 2, Zipper Closure Standard 20"x26"
This magnesium cream is perfect for aching feet! This magnesium cream was my go-to for soothing my feet.
Use during chemotherapy, or before bedtime. It assists with those restless nights.
It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and feels amazing.
Mama Bear Oasis Magnesium Cream - Feet Lotion
Keep this in your bag, if you should get a canker sore. It really will help.
Orajel 3x Medicated Mouth Sores Gel - 0.42oz: Toothache & Gum Treatment, Benzocaine, Flavored
Often times chemotherapy creates dry mouth, which can be disruptive at night. Rinse your mouth each night before bedtime to help with dry mouth.
Biotene Fresh Mint Dry Mouth Oral Rinse - 33.8 fl oz
Make sure to put these in your chemotherapy bag! You’ll have them available if needed.
Biotene Base Oral Care Refreshing Mint Lozenges - 27ct
Bring your own throw to Chemotherapy! This is one choice from Cuddl Duds. It’s a soft comfy throw to relax with during chemo or after. I had a couple of these.
Cuddl Duds® Cozy Soft Throw Blanket
Reusable cold and hot wrist packs. If you have hand pain, these really help to relieve that pain.
Comfytemp Reusable Wrist Ice Pack Wrap, Hot and Cold Therapy for Hand Pain, Swelling, Injuries, 2 Pack
Keep yourself busy with a color book. Make sure to add to your chemotherapy bag so you always have it with you. It certainly helps with stress, and may make you sleepy!
Color & Frame Large Print Easy Color & Frame - Stress Free (Adult Coloring Book), (Spiral-Bound)
Helpful for those post surgical moments. It comes with an ice pack to sooth post surgery. Soft padding to help with your comfort.
Lefeke Post Mastectomy Pillow - Post Surgery Pillow for Car, Breast Pillow After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy. Recovery Must Haves, Post Surgery Gift
Ovarian Cancer plush throw. A blanket is an important comfort item during chemotherapy.
Get this cozy blanket for your extra comfort.
Chanasya Healing Warm Hugs Gift Throw Blanket
This is a great way to make sure you’re drinking enough water during your day. It’s especially important while in treatment.
Fight Like a Girl Knockout SlimKim 30oz Bottle
This is a perfect way to keep track of your water consumption during treatment. It’s such an important part of treatment, to stay hydrated.
Fight Like a Girl Knockout SlimKim 30oz Bottle
These wide leg pants are perfect for chemotherapy or at home relaxing. These can go from chemo to home to shopping.
Wearing comfortable clothing to chemotherapy is essential.
Ewedoos Wide Leg Stretchy Work Pants Women
These palazzo pants are great for chemotherapy or everyday post-chemo. They’re very comfortable and allow great movement.
IWH Wide Leg Striped Palazzo Pants Women
These are a great addition for your chemotherapy bag! They’re so fluffy and cozy to wear during treatment. They have no slip grippers on the bottom. You’ll love these, and they have great reviews!
Non Skid Hospital Socks for Women, Luxurious Fleece-Lined Slipper Socks with Grip Bottoms for Surgery, Cozy Chemo Socks for Patient
This is another great choice for a chemo blanket! It’s soft and cozy. The reviews are amazing!
Wake Up Beat Ovarian Cancer Rule The World Fleece Blanket
When you’re ready to travel, these luggage tags remind you that you fought and won!
Breast Cancer Survivor Luggage Tag
A natural way to help ease the nausea and upset stomach that can happen during chemotherapy.
Urban ReLeaf Chemo Relief Aromatherapy Oil
This pillow fits over your seatbelt for a comfortable ride with your chemo port. It prevents your seatbelt from rubbing or putting pressure on your chemotherapy port.
There are many patterns to choose from! It was a lifesaver for me.
Chemo Port Pillow
This duffle bag is a great chemo bag or a carry on for travel. It fits a blanket throw, snacks, water bottle and more!
Picia Breast Cancer Awareness Print Travel Duffle Bag,Weekender Bags for Women with Shoe Compartment, Gym Duffel Bag with Wet Pocket, Hospital Bags for Labor and Delivery
This is another great choice for a chemo bag or a travel carry-on! It fits everything you need to take to chemo or on a flight.
Picia Breast Cancer Awareness5 Print Travel Duffle Bag,Weekender Bags for Women with Shoe Compartment, Gym Duffel Bag with Wet Pocket, Hospital Bags for Labor and Delivery
This shirt allows for easy access for your chemo port. No more stretching the neckline of your shirt, or needing to go under the shirt.
It’s comfortable and it helps make the chemo process a little easier for you.
Women's Chest Port Access Infusion Shirt - ComfyChemo® - Short Sleeve Pink
This long sleeve chemo sweat shirt allows for easy port access. It’s comfortable and has front pocket storage for your phone or other items.
Pale Pink Adult Stripe Zip Access Sweatshirt
Bring individually wrapped hard candy to have during chemotherapy. These peppermints help you feel fresh and give you a sugar boost.
Put these in your chemotherapy bag, so they’re always available.
Lifesavers Pep O Mint Hard Candy Bag Peppermint Flavored Mints - 6.25oz
I recommend this luxurious body lotion to use after showers and before bedtime.
Keeping some in your chemo bag is helpful while you’re in treatment.
Soothing, moisturizing body lotion
Take some ear buds or head phones with you, and a good relaxing playlist to listen to while in treatment.
Keep them in your chemotherapy bag. Listen to music and read a good book for stress relief.
Soundcore Anker Space A40 ANC Earbuds 50H