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Cancer Treatment Must-Haves
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items I'm on a liquid diet but these recommendations would be helpful for anyone wanting to boost their protein intake during cancer treatment and reduce chemo side effects!!
Genuinely tasteless! You can add this to any hot or cold fluid to increase your protein intake for the day.
Tasteless Protein Collagen 500g by Feel Good Protein
Approved by the hospital dietician! These drinks cost $17.50 for 12 drinks whilst the hospital supplements cost $90 for 15 drinks.
Sanitarium Up&Go Protein Energize Lqd Breakfast Coffee Fridge Pack 12X250Ml | 3L
Using this to track whether I am losing muscle!! Easy to use and works with a free app.
eufy Smart Scale C1 (Black)
Dark chocolate!! Source of magnesium (I'm always low) and a more fun way of getting enough energy on a liquid diet.
Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa Dark Chocolate Block | 100g
I'm not usually a huge jelly fan but if you need something easily palatable that has a lot of protein then these do the trick. Thanks to the gym-goers for creating lots of high-protein products.
PROTEIN JELLY + Collagen - Single Serve
There's evidence that diclofenac gel can help prevent hand-foot syndrome. Talk to your oncologist about whether they think this would be helpful for you!
Voltaren Emulgel Muscle and Back Pain Relief 180g (Exclusive Size)
Silicone strips help to improve the appearance of old and new scars. I used them after my peritonectomy which had a massive scar and I think they helped.
Pumkot Silicone Scar Sheets, 1.6” x 120” Roll
If you have a port for chemo and want to stay warm, a top like this can provide easy access and you can stash your wearable chemo pump in the pocket
Scuba Oversized Funnel-Neck Half Zip | Lululemon
I have to carry fluids with me everywhere (electrolytes, soup, protein shakes) so this insulated water bottle bag makes my life a little bit easier (also fits my iphone pro max so that's great)
Biscuit - Odyssey Water Bottle Bag
I'm a sucker for sleepwear and the only thing that makes extended hospital stays bearable is having cute pyjamas
Peter Alexander Official Site | Pyjamas, Sleepwear & More
You are Never 2 Young to have Bowel Cancer so just take matters into your own hands and buy your own screening test!! If you're 45 or over you can opt in to the national screening program.
BowelScreen Australia ColoVantage Screening Test
Most hospitals have banned wheat packs (due to the risk of them combusting) but these are filled with clay that stays hotter longer. They are also easy to wear around the house on your stomach or back so they are a spoonies' delight.
Heat Pack
I'm using Macros First to track my macros and calories and it's very easy to use and also free!!
MacrosFirst - Macro Tracker
I’m using Water Llama to track my hydration throughout the day. It’s so easy to get dehydrated particularly if you’re nauseated and this gives you helpful reminders.
Water tracker Waterllama