2 years ago I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and had surgery, chemo & radiation. I relied on fellow breast cancer thrivers & survivors on social media for recommendations on what I would need to get through it. That’s why I made this list. ...
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Used this everyday to help with hair growth after chemo. Love the way it smells, doesn’t leave your hair greasy & it works !!
I think I must have every color of Yankee hat. I wore these everyday after losing my hair to chemo. I was not a fan of wigs.
New York Yankees Hats, Tees & More | Licensed MLB® Gear
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Used this everyday for bone pain during chemo. And honestly I still use it everyday. Love the larger size and that’s it is weighted.
Weighted Heating Pad for Back & Shoulders, 3 Heat & 6 Massage
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I used this all through chemo. It really help with mouth sores & has no alcohol. I loved it so much that I still use daily today.
Biotène Dry Mouth Oral Rinse (Mouthwash)
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I used this all the time while going through chemo. It helped my lips from getting too dry and cracked. I actually loved it so much I still use it today.
Oncology Lip Balm USDA Organic 3 Pack
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Starting writing in this gratitude journal daily at the start of my cancer journey. It really helped with my mental state throughout my cancer treatment and even more now in survivorship. Survivorship can actually be even harder mentally then actual ...
Gratitude Journal Daily Affirmations Planner
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I would get some pretty bad headaches and my face would just hurt so bad sometimes during chemo and this cold compress head wrap was a life saver.
NEWGO Headache Ice Pack Wrap for Migraines
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Someone gifted me these during chemo and I loved them. My nasal passages would get so stuffy when going through chemo. I would just throw one of these in the shower before bed and it gave me so much relief.
Cleverfy Eucalyptus Shower Steamers - 6 Tablets
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Would take these to chemo with me. Helped with any weird tastes chemo would give me and helped with dry mouth.
LifeSavers Wint O Green Mints 6.25oz Pack 2
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I used this cream after every radiation treatment. It really helped with the healing and I kept it in my make up mini refrigerator so it was so cooling when I put it on.
PhysAssist Oncology Body Cream 4oz - Lavender, Calendula, Peppermint
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Chemo can really affect your sinuses. This sinus saline spray really helped a lot and prevented bloody noses.