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The “Nobody Tells You This” Breast Cancer List
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items Nobody hands you a manual for breast cancer. And there are SO many things no one tells you you’re going to need. 🎀
These are the things I actually used, loved, reached for constantly, and told myself, “Thank God I bought this.” From surgery and rec...
This is an amazing compression bra. It is very similar to the Masthead bras. They are very soft material! They don't rub at all. I can sleep in this easily.
BRABIC Zip Front Post Surgery Compression Bra
These lanyards were so helpful with showering after my double mastectomy. I could not have showered easily without these to hold my drains.
2 Pcs Adjustable Mastectomy Drain Lanyards
This is a MUST have for radiation therapy. Kept my skin moisturized even when it was at its reddest
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant for Dry, Cracked, Irritated Skin, Fragrance Free Moisturizer, 10.5 oz
This was great to have so that I could get it in hard to reach places. It's thinner than the tub of aquaphor. Doesn't seem to leave you as greasy.
Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray for Dry Rough Skin, Fragrance Free, Easy-to-Apply, 3.7 oz
I am eating these by the handful because my throat is so sore from radiation. These seem to do the trick for me. (Way better than the magic mouthwash😩)
Ricola® Berry Medley Throat Drops | Delicious Throat Relief & Oral Anesthetic, 19 Count
I used this EVERY SINGLE day to sleep. I am still using it at work to prop my arm on it because of the cording in my armpit from having lymph nodes removed. This is a MUST HAVE.
ESEN Baby Nursing Pillow & Body Positioner Pink
This cream is fantastic. It soaks in immediately and doesn't leave you feeling greasy. I am alternating this with aquaphor to help with the radiation burns.
RadiaPlex Wound Gel Dressing 6 oz Tube
Holy moly. I use this everyday. It has helped me so much with my lymphatic fluid build up. I never knew how hard the recovery would be on my body. This vibration plate makes me feel so good after every use. I was not cleared to use it until I was 4 w...
MERACH Vibrating Plate Muscle Toner Exercise Machine 400lbs Capacity, Home Workout Equipment Vibration Plate with Resistance Bands
This helped me pass the time when I was at home recovering and really couldn't do a lot! I really enjoyed this.
Brain Games - Bible Crossword Puzzles: Prayers, Parables and Prophets - Large Print (Spiral-Bound)
I really have loved all the Hopwater flavors. They are so refreshing and make you feel like you are having a cocktail!
HopWtr - Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Ruby Red Grapefruit, 6-Pack, 12 oz Cans
Button down Jammies are a MUST. You will need as many button down options as possible because it is hard to move your arms at first!
UVN Womens Pajama Sets Long Sleeve Top and Long Pants Soft Pjs Sleepwear Ladies Button Down Lounge Set
Mixing a pack into my coffee in the mornings really helped me get through the constipation that surgery and meds caused! It was a necessity!
MiraLAX Mix-in Pax, Constipation Relief, Laxative, No Sudden Urgency, 10 Single Doses
My Vitamin D levels are very low so I have been taking this every day to bring them up. These gummies taste great and are not chalky at all!
Nature Made Extra Strength Dosage Vitamin D3 Gummies 5000 IU (125 mcg) per Serving, 90 Count
Sometimes you just need a glass of wine!
Noughty Blanc Non Alcoholic White Wine, Dry, Medium Acidity, Organic, Dealcoholized Chenin Blanc & Chardonnay, <0.5% ABV, 750ml Bottle